Jodi Emerson, Wisconsin State Representative for 91st District | www.facebook.com
Jodi Emerson, Wisconsin State Representative for 91st District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "the veterans housing and recovery program and making an appropriation. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill allocates an additional $900,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26 and $1.05 million for 2026-27 to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the veterans housing and recovery program. The funds aim to cover increased supplies and services costs for the program's locations in Chippewa Falls, Green Bay, and Union Grove. Moreover, the allocation addresses expenses related to leasing a new facility for the Chippewa Falls program due to existing space and facility inadequacies. This financial boost is intended to enhance the program's operations and address infrastructure needs.
The bill was co-authored by Sen. Jeff Smith (Democrat-31st District), Rep. Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Rep. Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Rep. Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), and Rep. Angelina M. Cruz (Democrat-62nd District). It was co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Sen. Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), along with 32 other co-sponsors.
Jodi Emerson has co-authored or authored another 60 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Emerson, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2019 to represent the state's 91st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Dana Wachs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB383 | 07/31/2025 | The veterans housing and recovery program and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB336 | 07/08/2025 | Funding for University of Wisconsin System student health services and making an appropriation. (FE) |
Alerts Sign-up