Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1038: Relating to: a study committee on the installation of empty conduit lines for future fiber-optic internet expansion.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: a study committee on the installation of empty conduit lines for future fiber-optic internet expansion. Primary sponsor: Jeff Smith (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Chris Larson (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: Jeff Smith (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Kelda Roys (Democratic); Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); and 1 more. 15 co-sponsors.