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AB 823

Relating to: healthy food incentive program funding, payment processing equipment and services for farmers’ markets and farmers, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 35 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill to fund healthy food incentives and payment processing for farmers' markets and farmers; failed passage in 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 823

Legislative bill overview

AB 823 sought to fund a healthy food incentive program in Wisconsin while providing payment processing equipment and services for farmers' markets and individual farmers. The bill included a state appropriation to support these initiatives aimed at improving food access and supporting agricultural infrastructure.

Why is this important

Food incentive programs (like SNAP matching) can increase nutritious food purchases among low-income households while creating market demand for farmers. Payment processing support removes barriers for small-scale farmers to participate in direct-to-consumer sales, potentially expanding their customer base and income.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and appropriation size: The bill required state funding during a period of budget constraints; debates likely centered on whether this was an appropriate use of taxpayer money versus other priorities
  • Program design and effectiveness: Questions may have arisen about whether incentive programs effectively reach intended populations or simply subsidize purchases that would happen anyway
  • Agricultural focus: Unclear if the payment processing support would primarily benefit established farmers' markets in urban areas or also reach rural/underserved agricultural regions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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