Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 853: Relating to: funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 853 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Darrin Madison (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Darrin Madison (Democratic); Vinnie Miresse (Democratic); Francesca Hong (Democratic); Margaret Arney (Democratic); and 10 more. 6 co-sponsors.