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WI SB1159
WI SB1159Management and preservation of records and correspondence of members of the legislature. (FE)
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Introduced
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
In Committee
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Currently, the Public Records Board supervises the state’s public records management and preservation programs and may set retention schedules for public records. However, the records and correspondence of any member of the legislature are excluded from the definition of “public records” for public records retention purposes. This bill eliminates that exclusion. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill removes an existing exclusion that prevents the records and correspondence of members of the legislature from being considered "public records" for the purpose of managing and preserving them, meaning these legislative records will now be subject to the same retention schedules and oversight by the Public Records Board as other state public records.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Chris Larson (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
- ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb1159 | 03/26/2026 |
| SB1159 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/1986527.pdf | 04/01/2026 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB1159.pdf | 03/26/2026 |
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