Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 659: Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE)

Enacted Last action April 2, 2026: Published 4-3-2026

Plain-language summary

AB 659 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE). Primary sponsor: Joel Kitchens (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Tony Kurtz (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Rob Brooks (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Published 4-3-2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joel Kitchens (Republican); Ben Franklin (Republican); Tony Kurtz (Republican); David Steffen (Republican); and 17 more. 1 co-sponsor.