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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Rep. Kreibich of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill changing fair aid requirements

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Rob Kreibich, Wisconsin State Representative of 28th District (R) | Official website

Rob Kreibich, Wisconsin State Representative of 28th District (R) | Official website

A new bill authored by State Rep. Rob Kreibich in the Wisconsin Assembly proposes to ease state aid requirements for fair organizations by removing certain declaration mandates, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a requirement for fair organizations that seek state aid".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill amends a requirement for fair organizations seeking state aid in Wisconsin. Under the current law, these organizations must file an itemized statement with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection within 30 days after their fair, showing net premiums paid, consistent with uniform premium lists. They must also declare that gambling devices, the sale of intoxicating liquors, except fermented malt beverages and wine, and exhibitions of immoral character were banned from the fairgrounds. The bill removes this requirement, allowing fair organizations to seek state aid without needing to affirm the prohibition of gambling, liquor sales, and immoral exhibitions.

The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Senator Howard L. Marklein (Republican-17th District), and Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District), along 11 other co-sponsors.

Rob Kreibich has co-authored or authored another 141 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.

Kreibich graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982 with a BA.

Kreibich, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 28th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Gae Magnafici.

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.

Bills Introduced by Rob Kreibich in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
AB31807/08/2025A requirement for fair organizations that seek state aid
AB24905/08/2025Prohibiting abandonment of a boat and providing a penalty
AB16804/08/2025Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
AB1902/06/2025Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty

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