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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Jan. 19, 2023 | WI | SJR 4 | Authorizes Referendum on Welfare Work-Search Requirements | Joint Resolution Passed - House (62 - 35) |
Jan. 17, 2023 | WI | SJR 4 | Authorizes Referendum on Welfare Work-Search Requirements | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | WI | AB 937 | Reduces the Number of Weeks of Unemployment Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | WI | AB 936 | Authorizes Able Bodied Individuals Who Deny Job Offers to Qualify for Medicaid | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | WI | AB 936 | Authorizes Able Bodied Individuals Who Deny Job Offers to Qualify for Medicaid | Bill Passed - House (59 - 33) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | WI | AB 937 | Reduces the Number of Weeks of Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (57 - 35) |
June 9, 2021 | WI | AB 336 | Repeals $300 per Week Federal Unemployment Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
June 9, 2021 | WI | AB 336 | Repeals $300 per Week Federal Unemployment Compensation | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
May 13, 2015 | WI | AB 192 | Requires Drug Tests for Certain Individuals | Bill Passed - House (63 - 32) |
May 13, 2015 | WI | AB 177 | Limits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Purchases | Bill Passed - House (60 - 35) |
May 13, 2015 | WI | AB 191 | Requires Drug Testing for Job Training Programs | Bill Passed - House (62 - 33) |
April 16, 2013 | WI | AB 82 | Prohibits the Unauthorized Transfer of Food Stamps | Bill Passed - House (73 - 24) |
April 20, 2010 | WI | SB 484 | BadgerCare Plus Basic Health Plan | Bill Passed - House (50 - 47) |
Jan. 28, 2010 | WI | SB 263 | Expanding Access to Public Defenders | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
May 4, 2006 | WI | SB 567 | Limit Public Assistance to Citizens or Legal Residents of the United States | Bill Passed - House (51 - 42) |
Feb. 23, 2006 | WI | SB 567 | Limit Public Assistance to Citizens or Legal Residents of the United States | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |