Bill Description
2017 Wisconsin Act 57, commonly referred to as the REINS Act, makes it more difficult to protect public health by requiring explicit legislative authorization for any administrative rule that will exceed $10 million in compliance costs, without giving any consideration to the economic benefits. AB 992 & SB 979 make the REINS Act worse, by lowering the threshold to $4 million.
Current Status
AB 992 was introduced on Jan. 30, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs. It is available to be scheduled for a public hearing.
SB 979 was introduced on Feb. 6, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs. It is available to be scheduled for a public hearing.
Ask your legislators to oppose AB 992 & SB 979.
Committee History
| Committee | Status |
|---|---|
| Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs | Awaiting Action |
| Assembly Committee on State Affairs | Awaiting Action |
Full Vote Data
Assembly: Awaiting Action
Senate: Awaiting Action
Governor: Awaiting Action