The new bill authored by State Rep. Joy L. Goeben seeks to allow licensed cosmetologists in Wisconsin to practice across member states through a multistate licensing system, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s official website, the bill was described as follows: “ratification of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. (FE)”.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill ratifies the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, allowing Wisconsin to join an agreement that enables licensed cosmetologists to practice in multiple member states. The compact establishes a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission responsible for oversight, rulemaking, and administration of the compact. The bill details the creation of a multistate licensing system, allowing cosmetologists with certain qualifications to obtain a multistate license and practice in other member states under their local laws. It also introduces the ability of member states to conduct joint investigations and issue enforceable subpoenas. Additional provisions cover the coordination of a shared database for licensure and disciplinary information and outline a framework for resolving disputes among states. The compact will take effect upon its enactment by seven states and stipulates conditions for state withdrawal and amendments. The bill is set to be effective upon its enactment into law in Wisconsin.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Tara Johnson (Democrat-96th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Rob Kreibich (Republican-28th District).
Joy L. Goeben has co-authored or authored another 91 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
Goeben graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1997 with a BS.
Goeben, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2023 to represent the state’s 5th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jim Steineke.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB323 | 07/08/2025 | Ratification of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. (FE) |
| AB230 | 05/02/2025 | Requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB229 | 05/02/2025 | The law enforcement officers’ bill of rights |
| AB191 | 04/15/2025 | Requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address |
| AB152 | 04/02/2025 | Bid requirement for publication and printing of county board proceedings, notices, and advertisements in counties having a population of 250,000 or more and at least two English newspapers published daily |
| AB138 | 03/17/2025 | Jailers and protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE) |
| AB124 | 03/11/2025 | Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty |
| AB123 | 03/11/2025 | Calculation of miles for purposes of relocation of a child 100 miles or more from the other parent in an action affecting the family |
| AB105 | 03/10/2025 | The distribution of certain material on the Internet |
| AB56 | 02/24/2025 | Requiring the display of the national motto in public schools and on public buildings. (FE) |
| AB53 | 02/24/2025 | Special circumstances battery to a community service officer and providing a penalty |
| AB40 | 02/17/2025 | School safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB11 | 02/06/2025 | Pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients |
