Wisconsin State Senator Devin Lemahieu
A bill to turn a state surplus into action that was forwarded for approval in special session last month failed to garner enough votes to pass, but Senate Majority Leader Republican Devin LeMahieu of Oostburg is willing to give it a second go.
Senator LeMahieu said in a statement on Thursday morning that, “Fifteen of 18 Republicans supported the plan to provide rebate checks to hardworking families, pass no tax on tips and overtime, cut property taxes, and increase special education funding. All 15 Senate Democrats voted against it. If two more Senators decide to stand with the 80% of Wisconsinites who support this compromise, the Senate will meet to send the proposal to the governor.”
Last month, May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1 failed on the Senate floor with only Republican support. A recent Marquette poll showed 80% of Wisconsinites, including 82% of Democrats, 77% of Republicans, and 81% of independents supported the deal.
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