StateWisconsin

SB 315: Relating to: the minimum net worth requirement for licensed mortgage brokers.

Rob StafsholtTo Governor

SB 315 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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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would change the rule for how much money mortgage brokers are required to have in the bank to stay in business. It is currently being debated in the Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential reduction in financial barriers for brokers

Risks

  • potential reduction of capital buffers for consumer protection

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no significant societal impact identified

Risks

  • no significant societal impact identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

bill failed to override governor's veto

Limitation

analysis based solely on brief abstract

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

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Enacted

Upcoming
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