AB 1065 Wisconsin Assembly · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Relating to: prohibiting University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges from using loyalty pledges and requiring them to make certain information publicly available.

This bill prohibits University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges from requiring individuals or groups to pledge allegiance to specific political ideologies, including statements on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as a condition for admission, funding, or employment. It mandates that these institutions publicly post all training materials and policies related to nondiscrimination and bias to ensure transparency. Additionally, the legislation establishes strict penalties for violations, including mandatory unpaid leave and termination for employees who enforce such pledges, while allowing individuals to sue institutions for damages or reinstatement if their rights are infringed. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and ultimately failed to become law.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Assembly Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Vetoed
Mar 2024
Introduced Feb 2, 2024 Vetoed Mar 29, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2024

How they voted

2210
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 12, 2024
D Democratic9
9 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican23
22 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 29, 2024
Vetoed
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-29-2024
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 22, Noes 10
upper
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Universities and Revenue, Ayes 5, Noes 3
upper
Feb 26, 2024
Committee
Read first time and referred to committee on Universities and Revenue
upper
Feb 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read a third time and passed
lower
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
lower
Feb 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Colleges and Universities, Ayes 10, Noes 4
lower
Feb 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Moses, Murphy, Nedweski, Callahan, O'Connor, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Green and Maxey; cosponsored by Senator Nass
lower
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors