Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 1223: Relating to: a tuition program for higher education students seeking careers in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 1223 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: a tuition program for higher education students seeking careers in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Tip McGuire (Democratic), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Priscilla Prado (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Senator Keyeski added as a cosponsor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sheehan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tip McGuire | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Clint Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Brienne Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Jodi Emerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Maureen McCarville | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lori Palmeri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Priscilla Prado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Keyeski added as a cosponsor
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs
- Introduced by Representatives Sheehan, McGuire, Anderson, Brown, Emerson, McCarville, Palmeri, Sinicki, Stubbs, Subeck and Prado; cosponsored by Senators Pfaff and Dassler-Alfheim