Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB45

Introduced

2/18/25

Refer

2/18/25

Report Pass

7/1/25

Enrolled

7/3/25

Chaptered

7/3/25

Passed

7/3/25

Caption

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Impact

The implications of SB45 on state laws are profound, as it encompasses the entire budgetary process for the next legislative session. This bill determines how funds will be allocated across different sectors, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Consequently, it influences state priorities and can directly affect the delivery of public services. Additionally, by formalizing the appropriations, SB45 establishes accountability mechanisms for how state funds are utilized, shaping the financial management landscape of state government operations.

Summary

SB45, titled 'State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature,' is a significant piece of legislation aimed at defining the financial framework for the state in the upcoming fiscal year. This bill outlines the appropriations necessary for the operations of various state programs and initiatives, providing essential funding to support the state's services. The executive budget act serves as a baseline for expenditures and sets the stage for budgetary debates and discussions among state legislators and stakeholders.

Contention

While the bill is essential for ensuring the state's financial obligations are met, it may also generate discussions and debates among legislators regarding the allocation of resources. Some members may advocate for increased funding for certain programs, while others may push back against what they perceive as excessive spending. The legislative process surrounding SB45 will likely involve negotiations and compromises as different interest groups lobby for their preferred budgetary outcomes, making the bill a focal point for political discourse.

Latest SB45 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI SB70

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

WI AB43

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

WI SB1106

Creating an authority to be known as the Public Bank of Wisconsin and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB1220

Creating an authority to be known as the Public Bank of Wisconsin and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB1026

Creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, making an appropriation, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

WI AB1125

Creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, making an appropriation, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

WI AB600

Housing and homelessness; emergency rental assistance program; indigent civil legal services; workforce development; community action agencies; poverty reports; mental health; economic security; reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services; urban mass transit aid; lead exposure and abatement services; lead service line replacement; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB557

WI SB895

Amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University of Wisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

WI SB932

Modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contractors, timeline for claims before the Claims Board, and making a transfer to the state building trust fund. (FE)

Similar Bills

WI AB50

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

WI AB43

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

WI SB70

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

WI AB393

Regulating kratom products, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI AB245

County and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

WI SB301

WI AB506

Legalizing the possession of marijuana; medical marijuana; regulating the production, processing, and sale of marijuana; expunging or redesignating past convictions for marijuana-related crimes; equity grants; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE)