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WI AB479
WI AB479Reducing costs of trade examinations administered by third parties and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
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 an 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 new budget line item under section 20.165 (2) (b) that allocates $181,900 in each fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) to offset the expenses of trade examinations that are currently administered by third-party organizations. The term "3rd-party-administered" refers to examinations conducted by external testing organizations rather than directly by the government, and "GPR" likely stands for General Purpose Revenue, which indicates the funding source for this appropriation. By providing these funds, the bill aims to make trade licensing examinations more affordable for professionals seeking occupational licenses in the building trades sector, potentially reducing financial barriers to entering these professions.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (25)
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)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab479 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB479.pdf |
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