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WI AB853
WI AB853Funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill specifies that the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System must provide funding for two agriculture and climate change research positions assigned to the Division of Extension at UW-Madison. The positions must be filled using existing, currently vacant positions but must also reflect an increase in the total number of research positions at UW-Madison. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System must allocate funding for two full-time equivalent (FTE) research positions focused on agriculture and climate change, which will be assigned to the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). These positions are to be filled by utilizing currently vacant authorized FTE positions, ensuring that the total number of research positions at UW-Madison increases. The bill also specifies that the Chancellor of UW-Madison cannot eliminate these newly funded positions. Additionally, it appropriates $200,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to cover the costs associated with these new research roles.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Clancy added as a coauthor (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab853 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB853.pdf |
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