Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 778: Relating to: eligibility for the Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and the Transitional Jobs program. (FE)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 778 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: eligibility for the Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and the Transitional Jobs program. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Scott Allen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Published 4-3-2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Donovan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Scott Allen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Dean Kaufert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Will Penterman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Jim Piwowarczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Priscilla Prado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Van Wanggaard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Published 4-3-2026
- Report approved by the Governor on 4-2-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 176
- Presented to the Governor on 4-1-2026
- Report correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
- Received from Senate concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
- Senator Drake added as a cosponsor
- Read a third time and concurred in
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read a second time
- Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
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