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WI SB876
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelda Roys
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AI Summary
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Creates a green jobs training program administered by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to award grants to public or private organizations for developing and implementing training programs for jobs that benefit the environment, conserve natural resources, or create renewable energy resources
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Appropriates $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 as a continuing GPR appropriation for program grants
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Authorizes DWD to require grant recipients to provide matching funds at a percentage determined by the department
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Adds 1.0 FTE GPR position to DWD for administering the program
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Allows DWD to promulgate emergency rules without standard emergency findings, with rules remaining in effect until July 1, 2027, or until permanent rules take effect
Legislative Description
Green jobs training program grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.
Last Action
Representative Clancy added as a cosponsor
2/2/2026