StateWisconsin

SB 532: Relating to: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)

Rob HuttonTo Governor

SB 532 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 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about the fees students pay for classes at University of Wisconsin schools. Right now, the State Senate is deciding whether to pass it.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No identified direct environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for reduced direct course costs for students

Risks

  • Possible reduction in revenue for university operational funding

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Could improve affordability and access to higher education

Risks

  • May lead to administrative service cuts due to funding constraints
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The bill failed to override a gubernatorial veto, indicating significant executive-legislative disagreement

Limitation

Analysis based on limited abstract; specific fee methodologies are unknown

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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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