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Prepared by: Margit Kelley, Principal Attorney November 17, 2023
2023 Wisconsin Act 38
[2023 Senate Bill 554]
Ratification of WLEA Collective
Bargaining Agreement
2023 Wisconsin Act 38 ratifies the 2023-25 biennial agreement between the State of Wisconsin and the
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association on behalf of the State Patrol troopers and inspectors. The
Joint Committee on Employment Relations unanimously approved the agreement for the State Patrol
troopers and inspectors, and recommended ratification of the agreement by the Legislature.
The agreement renews the general employment provisions and compensation-related provisions from
the prior 2021-23 biennial agreement, with some revisions.
In particular, the agreement includes a general wage adjustment increase of four percent, beginning
with the first pay period after the act takes effect. The agreement includes a lump sum payment for
employees in pay status on the date the adjustment takes effect, for hours in pay status from July 2,
2023, to enactment of the adjustment. The agreement provides a second general wage adjustment of
two percent that takes effect June 30, 2024.
The agreement also includes a market adjustment increase of $5 per hour, with a lump sum payment
for employees in pay status on the date the increase takes effect, for hours in pay status from July 2,
2023, to enactment of the market adjustment increase.
Other revisions include an increase in the annual allowance for protective shoes and an increase in meal
and lodging reimbursements. These items match the foot protection allowance and meal and lodging
reimbursement rates provided in the 2023-25 State Compensation Plan for general state employees,
approved by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations.
Effective date: November 18, 2023
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page.
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