An Act to renumber and amend 448.78; to amend 146.81 (1) (em), 146.997 (1) (d) 6., 252.14 (1) (ar) 4m., 253.065 (3), 253.065 (5), 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.), 440.03 (9) (a) 2., 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (f), 446.02 (6m), 448.70 (1m), 448.72 (6), 448.74 (1), 448.78 (title), 448.80, 448.82, 448.87 (2) (intro.), 448.87 (2) (a), 448.956 (1m) and 450.10 (3) (a) 5m.; to repeal and recreate 632.895 (1) (b) 5. b.; to create 14.833, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2rm., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. gm., 448.70 (1r), 448.70 (1s), 448.78 (1m) (title), 448.78 (1m) (f), 448.78 (2m), (3m) and (4m) and subchapter XIV of chapter 448 [precedes 448.9887] of the statutes; Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Sponsored By: Brent Jacobson (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Robert Brooks (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Paul Tittl (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
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Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Interstate practice for dietitians
Wisconsin joins a new compact so licensed dietitians can practice across member states with a compact privilege, not a new license. The board must grant a compact privilege if you have an unencumbered home-state license and meet the compact’s education or RD registration rules; one path needs at least 1,000 hours of supervised practice and passing a national exam. If you move to Wisconsin, the board must issue a Wisconsin certificate when you apply, pay the standard fee, show Wisconsin residency, and pass the required conviction check. You only need your home state’s continuing education. When you change home states, you get a new home-state license and your old one becomes a compact privilege. State law treats compact-privilege holders as certified dietitians, and you can choose a compact-enabled or Wisconsin-only certificate.
Stronger discipline across member states
If your home-state license is encumbered, your compact privileges in all member states stop until it is cleared. Wisconsin and other states can also discipline or revoke your compact privilege for misconduct, including false statements on applications. Compact-privilege holders must follow the same Wisconsin credential and discipline rules as in-state certificate holders.
Commission to run the compact
A new Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission runs the compact. Wisconsin’s dietitian board appoints the state’s voting delegate. The commission can make rules, keep records, hire staff, and handle legal matters to operate the compact. It takes public comment and votes to finalize rules, and it can issue emergency rules with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Background checks and data sharing
Wisconsin must use the compact’s shared data system and report adverse actions and major investigations. The state runs FBI fingerprint checks for people seeking an initial compact privilege and may require other criminal-history checks when you switch home states. The department may share your licensing and discipline records with the compact’s data system as the compact requires.
New compact fees for dietitians
The state can charge a fee to get a dietitian compact privilege. The multistate compact commission can also charge fees to dietitians who use compact privileges. The law does not set the amounts, so expect separate state and commission charges when you apply or renew.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Mike Bare
Democratic • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Paul Tittl
Republican • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Robyn Vining
Democratic • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Jodi Habush Sinykin
Democratic • Senate
Dianne Hesselbein
Democratic • Senate
Andrew Hysell
Democratic • House
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Renuka Mayadev
Democratic • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseRepresentative Billings added as a coauthor
3/10/2026HouseRepresentative Brown added as a coauthor
3/6/2026HousePublished 8-9-2025
8/11/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 8-8-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 20
8/11/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 8-7-2025
8/7/2025HouseLRB correction
6/20/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 6-20-2025
6/20/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
6/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
6/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
6/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
6/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
6/18/2025SenateRead a second time
6/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
6/17/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
6/17/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
5/14/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
5/14/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
5/13/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
5/13/2025HouseRepresentative Stubbs added as a coauthor
5/13/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
5/13/2025HouseRules suspended
5/13/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
5/13/2025HouseRead a second time
5/13/2025House
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