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Introduced
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
In Committee
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides an additional $512,900 in the 2025-26 fiscal year and $602,800 in the 2026-27 fiscal year to the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and increases the authorized positions to the Department of Veterans Affairs by seven positions to provide increased services under the program. The Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program provides outreach, treatment, and support to veterans who have a mental health condition or a substance use disorder. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides additional funding and staffing for the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically allocating $512,900 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $602,800 for fiscal year 2026-27 to support seven new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The program focuses on providing outreach, treatment, and support services to veterans who are experiencing mental health conditions or substance use disorders. By increasing both funding and staffing, the bill aims to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to better serve veterans with these critical needs. The bill will take effect on the day after publication, or the second day after publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever occurs later, ensuring that the additional resources will be available to support veterans in the near future.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (45)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb396 |
| Fiscal Note - SB396: Fiscal Estimate From DVA | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb396/sb396_dva.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB396.pdf |
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