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AB 815

Relating to: creating a blue envelope program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Margaret Arney and 12 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill to create a blue envelope program with state appropriation and rule-making authority failed Senate passage in March 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 815

Legislative bill overview

AB 815 would establish a "blue envelope program" in Wisconsin, though the bill's specific details are not provided in the legislative summary. The bill grants rule-making authority to an unspecified agency and includes a fiscal appropriation. The bill failed to pass in the Wisconsin Senate on March 23, 2026.

Why is this important

Without access to the full bill text, the real-world impact cannot be accurately assessed. However, the bipartisan/cross-party sponsorship and the requirement for fiscal estimation suggest the proposal involves measurable state expenditures or resource allocation affecting Wisconsin residents or agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Undefined program scope: The term "blue envelope program" lacks conventional legislative meaning, making it difficult for public stakeholders to understand the proposal's actual purpose without reviewing full bill language
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: A fiscal estimate was required but specific appropriation amounts and budget impacts are not disclosed in this summary
  • Failed passage: The bill's failure suggests either insufficient legislative support, budget concerns, or substantive policy disagreements among lawmakers that remain unspecified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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