Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 491: Relating to: general equalization aids, supplemental hold harmless aid, the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits, 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

SB 491 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: general equalization aids, supplemental hold harmless aid, the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Kelda Roys (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic). It lists 38 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kelda Roys (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Dora Drake (Democratic); Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic); and 8 more. 38 co-sponsors.