Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 530: Relating to: eliminating the advisory referenda restrictions under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 530 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: eliminating the advisory referenda restrictions under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12. Primary sponsor: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Bob Wirch (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); Jeff Smith (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic); and 5 more. 21 co-sponsors.