Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 397: Relating to: appointment of legal counsel by the legislature.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 397 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on August 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: appointment of legal counsel by the legislature. Primary sponsor: Chris Larson (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Larson (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); and 1 more. 17 co-sponsors.