When was Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281 introduced?

AB 281 was introduced on May 30, 2025.

Has Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281 passed the Assembly?

Yes, AB 281 has passed the Assembly on Jan 13, 2026.

Has Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281 passed the Senate?

Yes, AB 281 has passed the Senate on Mar 17, 2026.

What's the current status of Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281?

The latest action on AB 281 by the Assembly was: Received from Senate concurred in on Mar 18, 2026.

Who introduced Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281?

AB 281 was introduced by Jim Piwowarczyk.

Are voting records available for Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB 281?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for AB 281

Bill tracking in Wisconsin - AB 281 (2025-2026 legislative session)

Introduced
May 30, 2025
Passed Assembly
Jan 13, 2026
Passed Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Became Law

AB 281

Wisconsin Assembly Bill

Relating to: the employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

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Assembly • Mar 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in

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Jan 13, 2026, Assembly

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/votes/2025/av0144

Actions

Mar 18, 2026 | Assembly
- Received from Senate concurred in
Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- Read a second time
- Ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Read a third time and concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
- Withdrawn from committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development and rereferred to committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
- Available for scheduling
- Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
- Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
- Received from Assembly
- Read first time and referred to committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Jan 13, 2026 | Assembly
- Read a second time
- Ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Read a third time and passed, Ayes 54, Noes 45
- Ordered immediately messaged
Jan 08, 2026 | Assembly
- Placed on calendar 1-13-2026 by Committee on Rules
Nov 03, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
Oct 22, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
Oct 14, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
Oct 10, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
Oct 09, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
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Oct 08, 2025 | Assembly
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Commerce, Ayes 4, Noes 2
- Referred to committee on Rules
Oct 06, 2025 | Assembly
- Fiscal estimate received
Oct 02, 2025 | Assembly
- Public hearing held
- Executive action taken
May 30, 2025 | Assembly
- Introduced by Representatives Piwowarczyk, Brill, Brooks, Dittrich, Goeben, Knodl, Kreibich, Maxey, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, Steffen and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Wimberger, Jagler, Nass and Tomczyk
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Commerce

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