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WI SB242

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Kapenga

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the maximum allowable apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio from 1:1 to 2:1, allowing two apprentices per journeyworker in apprenticeship programs and contracts

  • Prohibits the Department of Workforce Development 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

  • Amends Wisconsin Statutes section 106.015 (1)

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Available for scheduling

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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