Patrick Snyder, Wisconsin State Representative for 85th District | Facebook
Patrick Snyder, Wisconsin State Representative for 85th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "provisional social worker certificates and licenses".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill establishes a provisional certification and licensure pathway for social workers who have not passed the applicable national examination but meet other credentialing requirements. Individuals granted provisional certificates or licenses are allowed to practice at their respective social work levels under supervision, using the corresponding titles. To qualify, applicants must pass a state law examination and receive supervision, totaling 37.5 hours, with 25 hours being one-on-one. Supervision must be completed during the first 2,000 hours of practice, with evaluation every six months. The provisional status lasts up to 36 months without renewal. Upon successful completion of supervised practice, individuals may receive a nonprovisional credential without passing the national exam. The Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board will develop rules for supervision and evaluation requirements.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Representative Tara Johnson (Democrat-96th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Vincent Miresse (Democrat-71st District), and Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democrat-17th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), and Senator Jamie Wall (Democrat-30th District), along with nine other co-sponsors.
Patrick Snyder has co-authored or authored another 12 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Snyder graduated from the University of Iowa in 1978 with a BA.
Snyder, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2017 to represent the state's 85th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Dave Heaton.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB141 | 03/17/2025 | Provisional social worker certificates and licenses |
| AB97 | 02/28/2025 | Extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE) |
| AB27 | 02/17/2025 | Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War |
| AB23 | 02/07/2025 | Establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE) |
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