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StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 165: Relating to: local guaranteed income programs.
Jim Piwowarczyk
AB 165 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill intended to regulate or restrict the authority of cities to implement guaranteed income programs.
Who is affected
Wisconsin municipal governments and residents of cities exploring cash assistance programs.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill reached its conclusion on May 13, 2026, when it failed to pass notwithstanding the Governor's objections.
Potential benefits
Not stated in the available source.
Risks and tradeoffs
The primary concern centered on the balance of legislative authority between state and local government regarding public assistance.
What is still unknown
The specific definition of 'guaranteed income' and whether any existing programs would have been grandfathered in remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill failed to become law, rendering the proposal inactive.
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on a high-level summary; no legislative text available.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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