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WI AB336

WI AB336
Funding for University of Wisconsin System student health services and making an appropriation. (FE)


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Introduced
07/08/2025
In Committee
07/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides funding to the University of Wisconsin System for additional or improved student health services related to mental and behavioral health. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill provides $11 million in general purpose revenue (GPR) funding to the University of Wisconsin System specifically for enhancing student health services focusing on mental and behavioral health. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes including additional or improved staffing, training, operational support, health assessments, and prevention efforts. By creating a new funding line item (20.285 (1) (cm)) in the state budget, the legislation aims to address student mental health needs across the University of Wisconsin System campuses. The funding is consistent for both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years, indicating a sustained commitment to supporting student mental health services. The bill represents a targeted approach to expanding and improving mental health resources for university students, recognizing the growing importance of addressing mental and behavioral health challenges in higher education settings.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (45)

Clint Anderson (D)* Margaret Arney (D)* Mike Bare (D)* Brienne Brown (D)* Ryan Clancy (D)* Karen DeSanto (D)* Ben DeSmidt (D)* Jodene Emerson (D)* Joan Fitzgerald (D)* Russell Goodwin (D)* Kalan Haywood (D)* Francesca Hong (D)* Alex Joers (D)* Tara Johnson (D)* Darrin Madison (D)* Renuka Mayadev (D)* Vincent Miresse (D)* Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)* Greta Neubauer (D)* Lori Palmeri (D)* Pricilla Prado (D)* Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)* Ann Roe (D)* Christine Sinicki (D)* Lee Snodgrass (D)* Angela Stroud (D)* Shelia Stubbs (D)* Lisa Subeck (D)* Angelito Tenorio (D)* Randy Udell (D)* Robyn Vining (D)* Tim Carpenter (D),  Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),  Dora Drake (D),  Dianne Hesselbein (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Sarah Keyeski (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Brad Pfaff (D),  Melissa Ratcliff (D),  Kelda Roys (D),  Jeff Smith (D),  Mark Spreitzer (D),  Jamie Wall (D),  Bob Wirch (D), 

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 01/08/2026)

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