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Yes: 114 • No: 45
WisconsinAB1802025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to create 49.79 (7x) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Adam Neylon (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Patrick Snyder (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
Became Law
BeverageCounty -- Human servicesData processingFoodFood stamp planHealth ServicesDepartment of -- HealthOrganizationMiscellaneousPublic employeeReportsRetail establishment
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
SNAP barcode checks at checkout
The law creates a statewide electronic system that checks grocery barcodes to see if FoodShare can pay for them. The department hires a qualifying nonprofit under a performance-based contract and a tech partner with state data-system experience. The state provides ongoing funding to build and run the system. The platform links to store checkout systems, keeps a central UPC list, and offers an API and help desk. Starting the fiscal year after the contract, reports are due by September 30 each year on accuracy, uptime, retailer use, and privacy incidents.
Counties must join aid consortia
Counties with fewer than 750,000 people must join a multicounty consortium or partner with an approved Tribal program within six months after the law’s effective date. If a county does not join, or a consortium fails state performance rules, the department takes over income maintenance in that area. The state may hire another consortium or use state staff. If the state takes over, the county must pay the state what it spent in 2009 on program administration. For Kenosha County, that amount is $673,000.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Clint Moses
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Adam Neylon
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Chris Kapenga
Republican • Senate
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 25, Noes 8
Yes: 25 • No: 8
House vote • 2/19/2026
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 71, Noes 22
Yes: 71 • No: 22
Actions Timeline
Published 3-24-2026
3/24/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-23-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 116
3/24/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Substitute Amendment 2)
3/18/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 25, Noes 8
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Senators L. Johnson, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, Habush Sinykin, Hesselbein, Keyeski, Larson, Ratcliff, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer and Wall
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/11/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 11, Noes 2
3/11/2026SenateReport introduction of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 13, Noes 0
3/11/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/11/2026SenateWithdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
3/10/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/25/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/25/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/23/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/19/2026HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 71, Noes 22
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2
2/19/2026
Bill Text
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