Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 190: Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 190 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court. Primary sponsor: Todd Novak (Republican), Rob Swearingen (Republican), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Gus Gustafson (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Bob Wittke (Republican), Scott Allen (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Rob Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Clint Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Joy Goeben | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Amanda Nedweski | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jessie Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Paul Tittl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Travis Tranel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Ron Tusler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Bob Wittke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Scott Allen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Dan Feyen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Kapenga | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Steve Nass | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Romaine Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Rob Stafsholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Cory Tomczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Van Wanggaard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
- Representative Subeck added as a coauthor
- Representative Billings added as a coauthor
- Representative Brown added as a coauthor
- Representative Doyle added as a coauthor
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 9, Noes 0
- Executive action taken
- Public hearing held
- Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
- Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs
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