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WI SB353
WI SB353Withholding state payments to the federal government 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
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 all moneys the state must pay to the federal government for any reason during the succeeding 12 months after the report is submitted. 3. Withhold the payment to the federal government of those identified moneys in a total amount not to exceed the approximate amount of federal aid the state is being or is expected to be deprived of. 4. Authorize the payment to the federal government of those withheld moneys LRB-3571/1 MPG:ajk&wlj 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 353 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 creates a new statute that allows the secretary of administration to take specific actions if the federal government withholds previously authorized federal aid to Wisconsin through an executive order or by violating a court order. Under these circumstances, the secretary must first determine the approximate amount of federal aid being withheld, then submit a detailed report to the governor and legislature within 60 days describing the withheld aid and identifying all moneys the state is required to pay to the federal government in the next 12 months. The bill then authorizes the secretary to withhold payments to the federal government up to the amount of the withheld federal aid. Importantly, these withheld payments would only be authorized for release once the federal government restores the previously withheld aid. This legislation appears to be a strategic response to potential federal funding disruptions, providing the state with a mechanism to apply financial pressure and protect its interests when federal aid is unexpectedly or improperly suspended.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
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),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Senator Drake added as a coauthor (on 07/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb353 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB353.pdf |
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