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WI SB229
WI SB229Transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development. (FE)
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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Workforce Development performs various administrative and adjudicatory functions relating to worker[s compensation, except that the adjudicatory functions of DWD relating to disputed worker[s compensation claims are performed by the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration. This bill transfers the adjudicatory functions of DHA relating to disputed worker[s compensation claims to DWD. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. LRB-2823/2 MIM:emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 229
AI Summary
This bill transfers the worker's compensation adjudicatory functions from the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Specifically, the bill removes references to the Division of Hearings and Appeals throughout Wisconsin's worker's compensation statutes and replaces them with references to the Department of Workforce Development. The transfer includes all pending matters, assets, liabilities, employees, personal property, contracts, rules, and orders related to worker's compensation. Employees transferred will maintain their existing rights and status, and will not be required to serve a new probationary period. The bill provides a comprehensive update to ensure that all administrative and adjudicatory functions for worker's compensation claims will now be handled by the Department of Workforce Development instead of being split between two departments. The effective date for this transfer is set for January 1, 2026, allowing time for a smooth transition of responsibilities and personnel.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Patrick Testin (R)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Shae Sortwell (R),
Last Action
Laid on table (on 06/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb229 |
| SB229 ROCP for Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/government_operations_labor_and_economic_development/1922531.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB229: Fiscal Estimate From DWD | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb229/sb229_dwd.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB229.pdf |
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