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WI SB699

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Devin LeMahieu

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the passenger limit for non-school bus vehicles used for pupil transportation from 9 to 14 passengers (plus the operator) under normal circumstances

  • Raises the emergency transportation threshold from 10 or more passengers to 15 or more passengers when the Secretary of Transportation approves an emergency due to unavailability of regular transportation

  • Applies to both public school boards and private school governing bodies seeking alternative transportation options

  • Maintains existing insurance requirements: vehicles transporting 14 or fewer passengers not owned by schools must carry at least $10,000 property damage, $25,000 per person bodily injury, and $50,000 per accident liability coverage

Legislative Description

Alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services. (FE)

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026
Transportation and Local Government12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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