Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 983: Relating to: the definition of “veteran” for purposes of certain state veterans benefits.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 983 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the definition of “veteran” for purposes of certain state veterans benefits. Primary sponsor: Patrick Testin (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Patrick Testin (Republican); Howard Marklein (Republican); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.