Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 585: Relating to: funding for student success and retention at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges 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 585 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: funding for student success and retention at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic). It lists 43 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Brad Pfaff (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Dora Drake (Democratic); and 11 more. 43 co-sponsors.