An Act to renumber 94.64 (1) (a); to amend 94.64 (3m) (a) (intro.), 94.64 (3m) (a) 1., 94.64 (9) (c), 94.65 (4) (a) (intro.) and 94.65 (4) (b); to create 94.64 (1) (ag), 94.64 (1) (u), 94.64 (2) (f), 94.64 (3m) (a) 3., 94.65 (1) (bm), 94.65 (1) (fm) and 94.65 (5m) of the statutes; Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)
Sponsored By: André Jacque (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Easier labels for manure compost fertilizers
Manufacturers and distributors of fertilizer made by converting unmanipulated manure into compost or vermicompost can use a typical analysis or other validated methods on labels and invoices. A grade or guaranteed analysis is not required when those methods are used. Mixed fertilizers from these materials are exempt from the 24% total guaranteed nutrient minimum. The department cannot write rules that ban using a typical analysis to back up these allowed claims.
New definitions for compost products
The law defines "beneficial substance," "vermicompost," and "compost-based soil or plant additive." It also defines "typical analysis" as the average of contents. These terms guide labels, permits, and claims for compost and worm-compost products. Makers and sellers can see how products fit the rules.
Simpler permits for compost-based additives
For soil or plant additives, the department can require scientific proof for permits, including replicable controlled experimental studies, researcher names, and full study details. For compost-based additives, the department cannot require controlled experimental field tests. When a compost-based additive’s label or permit claim is backed by a typical analysis, a guaranteed analysis is not required. If the product label shows a typical analysis, a guaranteed analysis does not need to be added.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-28-2026
3/27/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 121
3/27/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
3/26/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
1/28/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
1/22/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
1/22/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in
1/22/2026HouseRules suspended
1/22/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
1/22/2026HouseRepresentative Miresse added as a cosponsor
1/22/2026HouseRead a second time
1/22/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
1/22/2026HousePlaced on calendar 1-22-2026 by Committee on Rules
1/20/2026HouseRead 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
4/22/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 4-22-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
4/18/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
4/10/2025SenateReport passage recommended by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 8, Noes 0
4/10/2025SenateExecutive action taken
4/10/2025SenatePublic hearing held
4/3/2025Senate
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