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WI AB241

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Maxey

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the allowable journeyworker-to-apprentice ratio from 1:1 to 1:2, allowing one journeyworker to supervise two apprentices instead of one

  • Amends Wisconsin statute 106.015(1) governing Department of Workforce Development oversight of apprenticeship programs and contracts

  • Prohibits DWD from requiring more than one journeyworker for every two apprentices through rules, orders, or program approvals

  • Applies to apprenticeship contracts under collective bargaining agreements when those agreements expire, are extended, modified, or renewed

Legislative Description

Required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Organization2/27/2026
Rules6/20/2025
Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment5/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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