Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 892 — Relating to: net metering for rooftop solar energy systems.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

An Act to renumber 196.496 (2); to renumber and amend 196.496 (1); to create 196.496 (1) (a), (c), (d) and (e), 196.496 (2) (title), 196.496 (2) (b) and 196.496 (3) of the statutes;

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism

  3. Introduced by Senator Wimberger; cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Behnke, Goeben, Kaufert, Knodl and Melotik

Sponsors

  • Eric Wimberger · Primary
  • Krug · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • Goeben · Cosponsor
  • Kaufert · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Melotik · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 125 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Krug
  • Behnke
  • Goeben
  • Kaufert
  • Knodl
  • Melotik

Not signed on (125)

125 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 892 do?
An Act to renumber 196.496 (2); to renumber and amend 196.496 (1); to create 196.496 (1) (a), (c), (d) and (e), 196.496 (2) (title), 196.496 (2) (b) and 196.496 (3) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 892?
SB 892 is sponsored by Wimberger, Eric (Republican), Krug, Behnke, Goeben, Kaufert, Knodl, and Melotik.
What is the current status of SB 892?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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