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WI SB354
WI SB354Pursuing liens on federal property if federal aid to the state is withheld under certain circumstances. (FE)
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Introduced
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
In Committee
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under this bill, if the secretary of administration determines that federal aid to Wisconsin that was previously authorized under an act of Congress is being withheld under an executive order of the president of the United States or in contravention of a court order, the secretary must do all of the following: 1. Determine the approximate amount of federal aid the state is being or is expected to be deprived of as the result of the executive order or contravention of the court order. 2. No later than 60 days after the date of the executive order or court order, submit a report to the governor and the legislature that describes in detail the amount of federal aid the state is being or is expected to be deprived of as the result of the executive order or contravention of the court order and identifies properties located in the state that are owned by the federal government and upon which the state may obtain a lien. 3. Request the attorney general to obtain a lien on one or more of the identified properties in a total amount not to exceed the approximate amount of federal aid the state is being deprived of under the executive order or in contravention of the court order. The bill requires the attorney general to attempt to obtain each such lien. 4. Authorize the release of all liens obtained by the attorney general under the LRB-3572/1 MPG:ajk&wlj 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 354 bill upon the state[s receipt of all federal aid previously withheld under the executive order or in contravention of the court order. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a procedure for the Wisconsin secretary of administration to respond to situations where federal aid to the state is withheld by presidential executive order or contrary to a court order. If such a situation occurs, the secretary must first calculate the approximate amount of federal aid being withheld, then submit a detailed report to the governor and legislature within 60 days. This report must describe the amount of withheld federal aid and identify specific federal properties in Wisconsin that could potentially be used as collateral. The secretary is then required to request that the attorney general attempt to obtain liens on these federal properties, with the total value of liens not exceeding the amount of withheld federal aid. The bill allows for these liens to be released once the state receives the previously withheld federal funds. This legislative approach appears to be a strategic mechanism for pressuring the federal government to restore suspended aid by creating a potential financial consequence through property liens, essentially serving as a form of financial recourse for the state when federal funding is unexpectedly interrupted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb354 |
| SB354 ROCP for Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/licensing_regulatory_reform_state_and_federal_affairs/1986624.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB354.pdf |
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