Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 1027: Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)
Gus Gustafson
AB 1027 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The state would be required to compile and report specific data regarding the food stamp (SNAP) program to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Who is affected
State administrative agencies responsible for SNAP, food stamp recipients, and federal oversight bodies.
Requirements and enforcement
Mandatory data collection and transmission of food stamp information to federal authorities.
Costs and funding
Requires ongoing administrative resources to manage, track, and report program data; exact costs were not specified.
When it takes effect
Legislative process has concluded with the bill failing to pass.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved data integrity, federal oversight, and standardized metrics for welfare programs.
Risks and tradeoffs
Administrative costs, potential for increased bureaucracy, and risk of impacts on beneficiary service delivery.
What is still unknown
Exact scope of the data required, specific IT implementation costs, and long-term impact on program accessibility.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Enhanced federal oversight of program spending
- Standardized data reporting for fiscal audits
- Better alignment with federal program requirements
Risks
- Increased administrative overhead costs for the state
- Potential for state budget strain due to compliance
- Risk of federal penalties if data is incomplete
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Greater accountability for service delivery
- Verification of program eligibility and integrity
- Structured data for policy evaluation
Risks
- Potential for administrative hurdles for beneficiaries
- Risk of increased bureaucratic processing times
- Concerns regarding data privacy for recipients
Technology Industry
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formalized federal disclosure requirements
- Increased transparency of welfare operations
- Mandated reporting ensures consistent oversight
Risks
- Limited public-facing transparency components
- Primary reporting is federal, not local
- Potential for bureaucratic information silo
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures program stability through federal alignment
- Supports data-driven nutritional support decisions
- Promotes integrity of safety net programs
Risks
- Risk of reduced access through administrative changes
- Potential negative impact on recipient service
- Focus on metrics over nutritional outcomes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The risk level is derived from the administrative impact of state-federal reporting, not the policy merits of the food stamp program.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract metadata only; full text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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