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WI AB853
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darrin Madison
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AI Summary
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Board of Regents must fund 2.0 full-time equivalent research positions at UW-Madison focused on agriculture and climate change
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Positions must be assigned to the Division of Extension at UW-Madison
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Positions must be filled using existing vacant authorized positions but must result in a net increase in total research positions at UW-Madison
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Appropriation increased by $200,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $200,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to fund the positions
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Chancellor is prohibited from abolishing these positions under standard position abolishment procedures
Legislative Description
Funding for certain research positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a coauthor
2/26/2026