Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 590: Relating to: faculty tenure and probationary appointments at University of Wisconsin System institutions and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 590 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: faculty tenure and probationary appointments at University of Wisconsin System institutions and granting rule-making authority. (FE). Primary sponsor: Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic). It lists 42 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic); Jeff Smith (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Dora Drake (Democratic); and 9 more. 42 co-sponsors.