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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (second consideration). Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau EXPLANATION OF PROPOSAL This proposed constitutional amendment, to be given second consideration by the 2025 legislature for submittal to the voters in November 2026, was first considered by the 2023 legislature in 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 109, which became 2023 Enrolled Joint Resolution 15. This proposed constitutional amendment prohibits governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration. PROCEDURE FOR SECOND CONSIDERATION When a proposed constitutional amendment is before the legislature on second consideration, any change in the text approved by the preceding legislature causes the proposed constitutional amendment to revert to first consideration status so that second consideration approval would have to be given by the next legislature before the proposal may be submitted to the people for ratification [see joint rule 57 (2)]. If the legislature approves a proposed constitutional amendment on second LRB-4817/1 JAM:klm 2025 - 2026 Legislature consideration, it must also set the date for submitting the proposed constitutional amendment to the people for ratification and must determine the question or questions to appear on the ballot. Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That:
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities in Wisconsin from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, and public administration. The resolution defines a "governmental entity" broadly to include state and local government bodies, public universities, school districts, and other government-created organizations. The proposed amendment includes exceptions for maintaining federal program eligibility and allows for bona fide qualifications based on sex that are reasonably necessary for normal government operations. If any part of the amendment is found to conflict with federal law or the U.S. Constitution, the provision will be implemented to the maximum extent possible, with invalid provisions being severable. This is the second consideration of the amendment, which was first introduced in 2023, and if approved, it will be submitted to voters for ratification in the November 2026 election. The ballot will present a clear question asking voters whether they support prohibiting governmental discrimination on the specified bases.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Chris Kapenga (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Representative B. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr94 |
| SJR94 ROCP for Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs On 1/9/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/licensing_regulatory_reform_state_and_federal_affairs/1963301.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR94.pdf |
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