Chanz Green, Wisconsin State Representative for 74th District | www.facebook.com
Chanz Green, Wisconsin State Representative for 74th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "technical education equipment grants. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill revises the technical education equipment grants program by expanding the allowable uses of grant money for school districts. Grants may now be used for constructing, renovating, or improving school facilities specifically for training in construction-related and advanced manufacturing fields. Additionally, funds can be used to acquire and provide instruction on tools, equipment, and software for these fields. The bill simplifies the matching funds requirement, mandating the match equal to the grant awarded, irrespective of whether school district funds are involved. It allows third parties to fulfill match requirements, including through in-kind contributions like software or equipment.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rob Stafsholt (Republican-10th District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Steve Doyle (Democrat-94th District), Representative Joan Fitzgerald (Democrat-46th District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along 15 other co-sponsors.
Chanz J. Green has authored or co-authored another 82 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
Green graduated from Northwood Technical College.
Green, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2023 to represent the state's 74th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Beth Meyers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB357 | 07/08/2025 | Technical education equipment grants. (FE) |
| AB329 | 07/08/2025 | Operation of all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and snowmobiles and revision of the Department of Transportation highway maintenance manual |
| AB240 | 05/02/2025 | A sales and use tax exemption for equipment associated with the use of a search and rescue dog. (FE) |
| AB239 | 05/02/2025 | Harassment of search and rescue dogs and providing a penalty |
| AB238 | 05/02/2025 | Prohibiting hotels, inns, and motels from discriminating against dog handlers who are accompanied by search and rescue dogs |
| AB216 | 04/23/2025 | The amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee, grants under the land information program, real property recording notification systems, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB210 | 04/23/2025 | Changes to amount of, and criteria for designating recipients of, academic excellence higher education scholarships. (FE) |
| AB182 | 04/15/2025 | Changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE) |
| AB181 | 04/15/2025 | County forest administration grant eligibility |
| AB161 | 04/04/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
| AB83 | 02/28/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
| AB59 | 02/24/2025 | The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE) |
| AB9 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property |
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