An Act to renumber and amend 94.36 (1) (a) and 94.36 (1) (b); to amend 94.36 (1) (title); to repeal and recreate 94.36 (3); to create 94.36 (2m) of the statutes; Relating to: use of certified seed potatoes in planting potatoes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Sponsored By: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Mary Felzkowski (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Patrick Testin (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Heavy fines for illegal potato planting
If you plant in violation of the certified-seed rule or a waiver, you can be fined up to $5,000 plus up to $5,000 for each full acre planted in violation. The department may waive the fine if all seed and potatoes involved were removed and destroyed under an order. Failing to keep or share required records can also trigger a forfeiture of up to $5,000.
Fast removal orders for potato violations
The department can order you to remove and destroy seed potatoes and potatoes that break the rules. You must do it within 72 hours unless the department gives more time. If you do not comply, the government can do it and bill you, collected like a tax. You cannot get damages for crops removed under a valid order. You can ask for a hearing within 10 days and request a quick informal hearing while you wait for a full hearing.
Certified seed rules for 5+ potato acres
If you plant 5 or more acres of potatoes in Wisconsin in a year, you must use certified seed under state rules. Growers can ask the department for a waiver for a specific variety or genotype when certified seed is not reasonably available and the seed does not pose a serious disease risk. A waiver lasts for one growing season and can include limits on where you plant.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Mary Felzkowski
Republican • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Brad Pfaff
Democratic • Senate
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Tara Johnson
Democratic • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Kevin Petersen
Republican • House
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Travis Tranel
Republican • House
Nancy VanderMeer
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025SenateReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 66
12/10/2025SenatePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025SenateReport correctly enrolled
9/17/2025SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
9/11/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
9/11/2025HouseRead a third time and concurred in
9/11/2025HouseRules suspended
9/11/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
9/11/2025HouseRead a second time
9/11/2025HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
9/11/2025HouseRepresentatives Miresse and Stubbs added as cosponsors
6/24/2025HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 6-24-2025
6/20/2025HouseRepresentative Johnson added as a cosponsor
6/11/2025HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
5/27/2025HouseReceived from Senate
4/22/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
4/22/2025SenateRead a third time and passed
4/22/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
4/22/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
4/22/2025SenateRead a second time
4/22/2025SenateRepresentative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
4/21/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 4-22-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
4/18/2025SenateFiscal estimate received
4/17/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
4/10/2025Senate
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