Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 396: Relating to: appointment of legal counsel by the legislature.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 396 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on August 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: appointment of legal counsel by the legislature. Primary sponsor: Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic); Deb Andraca (Democratic); Mike Bare (Democratic); Ryan Clancy (Democratic); and 15 more. 4 co-sponsors.