Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 579: Relating to: University of Wisconsin System tuition grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 579 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: University of Wisconsin System tuition grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Brienne Brown (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Jill Billings (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Karen DeSanto (Democratic), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Kalan Haywood (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Tip McGuire (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Sequanna Taylor (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brienne Brown (Democratic); Vinnie Miresse (Democratic); Jodi Emerson (Democratic); Christian Phelps (Democratic); and 39 more. 15 co-sponsors.