SB 1159 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: management and preservation of records and correspondence of members of the legislature. (FE)

This bill proposes to repeal a specific section of the state statutes that governs how members of the legislature manage and preserve their personal records and correspondence. The change would remove the requirement outlined in 16.61 (2) (b) 1., which currently sets rules for these legislative records. By eliminating this provision, the bill would alter the existing framework for how legislative members handle their official documentation. The legislation was introduced by Senators Larson and Spreitzer and cosponsored by several other lawmakers. It ultimately failed to pass when it did not meet the requirements of Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Senators Larson and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Anderson, Sinicki, Moore Omokunde, Bare, Miresse, Brown, Clancy and Rivera-Wagner
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