Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
SB 389: Relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE)
Chris Kapenga
SB 389 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed a modification to the per-pupil adjustment used to calculate school district revenue limits in Wisconsin.
Who is affected
Wisconsin public school districts, local taxpayers, and students.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The bill includes a fiscal estimate (FE), but details on the cost to the state or taxpayers were not provided in the abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill failed to pass as of May 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased operational funding for public schools and enhanced local control over budget limits.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased property tax burdens and the possibility of creating funding gaps between property-rich and property-poor districts.
What is still unknown
The exact adjustment value, the methodology for the calculation, and whether additional state aid was linked to these limit changes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for increased per-pupil revenue
- Provides districts more fiscal flexibility
- Helps districts manage inflationary costs
Risks
- Potential for increased local property tax burden
- Risk of creating fiscal disparities between districts
- Revenue limit changes can be regressive
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Improved resources for classroom instruction
- Potential for smaller class sizes
- Expanded student support services
Risks
- Uneven distribution of resources across student populations
- Increased property tax burden on local families
- Risk of deepening educational inequality
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Economic impact is highly dependent on local property tax valuation which varies significantly by district.
Analysis scope
Source provided is only a brief abstract; lacks specific fiscal formulas or amendment text.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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