Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1045: Relating to: legalizing the possession of cannabis; medical cannabis; expunging or adjusting past convictions for marijuana-related crimes; regulating the production, processing, transportation, testing, and sale of cannabis; granting rule-making authority; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE)

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Fiscal estimate received

Plain-language summary

SB 1045 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: legalizing the possession of cannabis; medical cannabis; expunging or adjusting past convictions for marijuana-related crimes; regulating the production, processing, transportation, testing, and sale of cannabis; granting rule-making authority; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Fiscal estimate received.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Chris Larson (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); and 10 more. 33 co-sponsors.