Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 583: Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits and other assistance for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 583 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits and other assistance for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Shannon Zimmerman (Republican). It lists 6 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 12 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben DeSmidt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Dean Kaufert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Angela Stroud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Shannon Zimmerman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Chris Larson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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 Snodgrass added as a coauthor
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 10, Noes 0
- Report Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 10, Noes 0
- Executive action taken
- Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Rodriguez
- Representative Joers added as a coauthor
- Senator Hutton added as a cosponsor
- Fiscal estimate received
- Public hearing held
- Fiscal estimate received
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