Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 520: Relating to: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 520 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee. Primary sponsor: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Chris Larson (Democratic); Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); Jeff Smith (Democratic); and 7 more. 21 co-sponsors.