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The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) was created to advise the Department and Legislature on policy matters concerning the administration of the workers compensation laws. The council has maintained stability of the workers compensation system without partisan changes in the executive or legislative branch of government. The Council allows the labor and management representatives to play a direct role in recommending changes in the Workers Compensation Law to the Legislature.
On January 20, 2026, the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council's (WCAC) WC Agreed Upon Bill for this session, introduced in the Wisconsin State Assembly as 2025 Assembly Bill 651, was approved by the Assembly with a vote of 97-0. The appropriation language was removed from Assembly Bill 651 prior to the floor vote using an amendment in committee. The appropriation language was added, by separate amendment, to 2025 Assembly Bill 650, which the Assembly also passed 97-0 on January 20, 2026.
On February 11, 2026, the Wisconsin Senate passed Assembly Bill 651 by a vote of 32-1. The bill is headed to Governor Evers for review. Assembly Bill 650 has not been scheduled for a Senate vote.
On November 13, 2025, the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council's (WCAC) WC Agreed Upon Bill for this session was introduced in the Wisconsin State Assembly as 2025 AB-651.
The Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor and Integrated Employment also held a public hearing for AB-651 on November 13, 2025.
On November 20, 2025, the companion bill 2025 Senate Bill 676 was introduced in the Wisconsin State Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development. On January 7, 2026, the Senate committee held a hearing on 2025 Senate Bill 676.
On March 22, 2024 Governor Tony Evers signed the WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2024, AB-1073. 2023 Wisconsin Act 213 was effective March 24, 2024. See Act 213, AB-1073 and 2023 Wisconsin Act 213 Plain Language Summary for more information. AB-1074 was another agreed upon bill for the session that did not pass.
The permanent rule (CR 22-072) for computing the average weekly wage for part-time employees that complies with the recent amendments to s. 102.11 (1), Wis. Stats., became effective on June 1, 2023.
Electronic copies of Worker's Compensation Advisory Council documents from past years may be obtained by contacting the WC Division at (608) 266-1340.
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