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WI SB468
WI SB468Reducing costs of trade examinations administered by third parties and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
In Committee
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates an appropriation for the Department of Safety and Professional Services to reduce the cost of examinations administered by a third party that are required to obtain an occupational license in the building trades. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new appropriation for the Department of Safety and Professional Services to help reduce the costs of third-party-administered trade examinations required for obtaining occupational licenses in the building trades. Specifically, the bill establishes a funding mechanism to offset examination costs by allocating $181,900 annually for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. The appropriation is designed to make licensing examinations more affordable for individuals seeking occupational licenses in the building trades by providing financial support to lower the out-of-pocket expenses associated with these mandatory third-party examinations. This approach aims to potentially reduce barriers to entry for workers in these professional fields by making the licensing process more financially accessible.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb468 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB468.pdf |
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