Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 855: Relating to: funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 855 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jeff Smith (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeff Smith (Democratic); Kelda Roys (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Chris Larson (Democratic); and 2 more. 14 co-sponsors.