AB 501 Failed
Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Mar 23, 2026 · Assembly
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Feb 12, 2026 · Assembly
Laid on the table
Feb 10, 2026 · Assembly
Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
Dec 17, 2025 · Assembly
Report passage recommended by Committee on Colleges and Universities, Ayes 7, Noes 4
Dec 17, 2025 · Assembly
Referred to committee on Rules
Dec 10, 2025 · Assembly
Executive action taken
Nov 13, 2025 · Assembly
Public hearing held
Nov 3, 2025 · Assembly
Fiscal estimate received
Oct 22, 2025 · Assembly
Fiscal estimate received
Oct 9, 2025 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to Committee on Colleges and Universities
Oct 9, 2025 · Assembly
Introduced by Representatives Nedweski, Murphy, Gustafson, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Brill, Dallman, Dittrich, Donovan, Duchow, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Krug, Maxey, Melotik, Moses, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Piwowarczyk, Sortwell, Steffen, Summerfield, Swearingen, Tusler and Wichgers;
cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara, Kapenga, Tomczyk and Wanggaard