Barbara Dittrich, Wisconsin State Representative for 99th District | https://www.facebook.com
Barbara Dittrich, Wisconsin State Representative for 99th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "provisional social worker certificates and licenses".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill establishes a provisional certification and licensure pathway for social workers who have not passed the applicable national examination but meet other credentialing requirements. Individuals granted provisional certificates or licenses are allowed to practice at their respective social work levels under supervision, using the corresponding titles. To qualify, applicants must pass a state law examination and receive supervision, totaling 37.5 hours, with 25 hours being one-on-one. Supervision must be completed during the first 2,000 hours of practice, with evaluation every six months. The provisional status lasts up to 36 months without renewal. Upon successful completion of supervised practice, individuals may receive a nonprovisional credential without passing the national exam. The Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board will develop rules for supervision and evaluation requirements.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Representative Tara Johnson (Democrat-96th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Vincent Miresse (Democrat-71st District), Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democrat-17th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), and Senator Jamie Wall (Democrat-30th District), along nine other co-sponsors.
Barbara Dittrich has co-authored or authored another 82 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Dittrich, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 99th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Cindi Duchow.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB141 | 03/17/2025 | Provisional social worker certificates and licenses |
| AB139 | 03/17/2025 | A tax credit for relocating to this state due to Hurricane Helene or the Los Angeles wildfires. (FE) |
| AB126 | 03/11/2025 | School bus back-up lamps |
| AB106 | 03/11/2025 | Exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE) |
| AB103 | 03/04/2025 | School board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns |
| AB102 | 03/03/2025 | Designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants |
| AB100 | 03/03/2025 | Designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants |
| AB71 | 02/24/2025 | School district operating referenda |
| AB68 | 02/24/2025 | The prescription drug monitoring program. (FE) |
| AB63 | 02/24/2025 | Financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE) |
| AB61 | 02/24/2025 | Injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty |
| AB44 | 02/17/2025 | Allowing advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient’s death for purposes of the preparation of death records |
| AB9 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property |
| AB5 | 02/03/2025 | Requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents |
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