Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "local guaranteed income programs".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill prohibits local governments in Wisconsin, including cities, villages, towns, and counties, from using any of their funds to provide payments to individuals under a guaranteed income program. A guaranteed income program is defined as one in which individuals receive regular, unearned cash payments that can be used for any purpose. The bill specifies that programs requiring individuals to work or attend training do not fall under this definition. The restriction applies to all funds, including those obtained through taxes, fees, or state-shared revenue payments.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Robert Brooks (Republican-59th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), along seven other co-sponsors.
Jim Piwowarczyk has co-authored or authored another 39 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Piwowarczyk, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 98th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Adam Neylon.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB165 | 04/08/2025 | Local guaranteed income programs |
| AB157 | 04/02/2025 | Prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB124 | 03/11/2025 | Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty |
| AB60 | 02/24/2025 | Referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE) |
| AB24 | 02/12/2025 | County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE) |
Alerts Sign-up