Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1126: Relating to: a state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1126 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: a state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE). Primary sponsor: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Bob Wirch (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); and 10 more. 4 co-sponsors.