Bill > AB650

This bill modifies existing Wisconsin state law to expand the allowable uses of funding originally designated for drug testing under unemployment insurance administration. Specifically, the bill permits funds to be used for "identity proofing" of unemployment insurance claimants when federal funding is not available. Identity proofing is a process of verifying an individual's identity to prevent fraud, which is increasingly important in unemployment insurance systems to reduce improper payments and prevent identity theft. The bill amends a statutory section that currently allows biennial funding for substance abuse screening and testing, adding language that allows these funds to also cover identity verification costs not covered by federal funding. At the end of each odd-numbered fiscal year, any unspent funds will continue to be transferred to the unemployment program integrity fund, maintaining the existing financial protocol while providing additional flexibility for identity verification efforts.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment (Assembly)

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab650