An Act to repeal 49.163 (2) (am) 4.; to amend 49.163 (2) (am) 5. of the statutes; Relating to: eligibility for the Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and the Transitional Jobs program. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), David Steffen (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Wisconsin job seekers gain easier program access
Wisconsin’s Transform Milwaukee Jobs and Transitional Jobs programs offer temporary wage subsidies without requiring four weeks of unemployment. You must either not have filed for unemployment benefits or have filed and be ineligible for them. Unchanged rules require household income below 150% of the federal poverty line and an age of at least 18. If you are over 25, you must also be a parent or primary relative caregiver of a child under 18. You must not participate in Wisconsin Works employment and must meet applicable substance abuse screening, testing, and treatment requirements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Priscilla Prado
Democratic • House
Jessie Rodriguez
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Dora Drake
Democratic • Senate
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-3-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-2-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 176
4/2/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-1-2026
4/1/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
3/23/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenator Drake added as a cosponsor
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
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
3/3/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 5, Noes 0
3/3/2026SenateExecutive action taken
2/27/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
2/11/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/10/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/10/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/10/2026HouseRules suspended
2/10/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/10/2026HouseRead a second time
2/10/2026HousePlaced on calendar 2-10-2026 by Committee on Rules
2/5/2026HouseSenator Carpenter added as a cosponsor
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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