Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill enacts various changes to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance (UI) law, managed by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). It stipulates that an employer can report to DWD if a claimant declines or fails to attend a job interview or work opportunity. DWD must consider these reports in evaluating the claimant's eligibility for benefits. The bill mandates weekly verification from claimants on job-related interactions and empowers DWD to investigate employer-submitted reports. The legislation makes the recovery of overpayments mandatory in cases of claimant misrepresentation. It prescribes methods for notifying claimants of legal obligations and introduces procedures for employers to report refusals of work. The bill also necessitates additions to DWD's annual UI fraud report, effective the first Sunday after publication, except for certain provisions effective 180 days post-publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Chris Kapenga (Republican-33rd District), and Senator Howard L. Marklein (Republican-17th District), along four other co-sponsors.
Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 47 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jacobson graduated from Saint Cloud State University in 2006 with a BS and again in 2009 from West Virginia University College of Law with a JD.
Jacobson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 87th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative James Edming.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB169 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) |
| AB164 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants. (FE) |
| AB105 | 03/10/2025 | The distribution of certain material on the Internet |
| AB85 | 02/28/2025 | Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE) |
| AB73 | 02/24/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| AB66 | 02/24/2025 | Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes |
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB33 | 02/17/2025 | Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty |
| AB29 | 02/17/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses |
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