Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1177: Relating to: performing risk-limiting audits and eliminating the process for removing excess ballots from the vote count. (FE)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1177 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: performing risk-limiting audits and eliminating the process for removing excess ballots from the vote count. (FE). Primary sponsor: Eric Wimberger (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Fiscal estimate received.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wimberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Scott Krug | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Fiscal estimate received
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
- Introduced by Senator Wimberger; cosponsored by Representative Krug