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Bills from the 2009–10 session

Senate Bill 434

The sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream

Topics: Administrative rules, Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Department of, Dairy product: Regulation, Farm and farming, Sunset

Vetoed by the governor

Both chambers passed it, and the governor vetoed it on May 19, 2010. Lawmakers did not ⁠, so it stands.

  1. Introduced, passed

    Dec 21, 2009

  2. Committee, passed

    Approved

  3. Senate vote, passed

    Passed Apr 15, 2010

  4. Assembly vote, passed

    Passed 60 to 35

  5. Governor, stopped here

    Vetoed May 19, 2010.

  6. Law, not reached

Latest entry in the official record, May 26, 2010: “Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82”

Read the governor's veto message · All vetoes this session

Read the bill

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What it would have done

Summary by the , the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

Current law generally prohibits the sale of unpasteurized (commonly called raw) milk and other milk products.

This bill authorizes a dairy farmer with a grade A dairy farm permit to sell unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream directly to consumers on the farm if the dairy farmer obtains a raw milk permit from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the container is prepared and filled in a sanitary manner, and the dairy farmer displays a sign indicating that raw milk does not provide the protection of pasteurization. The bill also provides that a dairy farmer is not liable for selling a product as authorized by the bill, except in cases of willful or wanton acts or omissions.

Who's behind it

8 senators are its ⁠. 5 are Republicans and 3 are Democrats.

17 more lawmakers ⁠.

See all 25 names

Authors (8)

Signed on in support (17)

What it would cost

State agencies filed a . Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.

Versions and amendments

Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.

How lawmakers voted

There were 5 votes on this bill.

Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education vote on an amendment

Passed, 5 to 0 · Mar 23, 2010

No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Official motion: “Report introduction and adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, Ayes 5, Noes 0 by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education”. Official record · This vote on its own page

Senate vote to pass it

Passed, 25 to 8 · Apr 15, 2010

No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Official motion: “Read a third time and passed, Ayes 25, Noes 8”. Official record · This vote on its own page

Assembly vote

Failed, 24 to 71 · Apr 22, 2010

No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Official motion: “Refused to indefinitely postpone, Ayes 24, Noes 71”. Official record · This vote on its own page

Assembly vote to pass it

Passed, 60 to 35 · Apr 22, 2010

No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Official motion: “Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 60, Noes 35”. Official record · This vote on its own page

Assembly vote on an amendment

Passed, 75 to 20 · Apr 22, 2010

No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Official motion: “Assembly substitute amendment 1 laid on table, Ayes 75, Noes 20”. Official record · This vote on its own page

What happened

  1. May 26, 2010

    The veto stood. Lawmakers didn't override it.

  2. May 19, 2010

    The governor vetoed it.

  3. May 13, 2010

    Sent to the governor.

  4. Apr 22, 2010

    The Assembly passed it too, 60 to 35.

  5. Apr 22, 2010

    “Placed at the foot of the calendar of 4-22-2010” (the official wording)

  6. Apr 16, 2010

    Sent to the Assembly Committee on Rules.

  7. Apr 16, 2010

    The Assembly received it.

  8. Apr 15, 2010

    The Senate passed it, 25 to 8.

  9. Apr 15, 2010

    The Senate adopted it.

  10. Apr 14, 2010

    “Withdrawn from joint committee on Finance and made Available for Scheduling by committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e)” (the official wording)

  11. Apr 14, 2010

    Sent to the Joint Committee on Finance.

  12. Mar 23, 2010

    The committee voted to recommend passing it, 5 to 0.

  13. Mar 10, 2010

    The committee held a public hearing.

  14. Jan 25, 2010

    A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.

  15. Dec 22, 2009

    1 more representative signed on in support.

  16. Dec 21, 2009

    Sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education.

  17. Dec 21, 2009

    Introduced in the Senate.

See the official record, word for word
  1. Dec 21, 2009 · Senate

    Introduced by Senators Kreitlow, Grothman, Taylor, Holperin, Darling, Kapanke, Leibham and Schultz;Cosponsored by Representatives Danou, Hilgenberg, Milroy, Gunderson, Ballweg, Richards, Pope-Roberts, Berceau, Vos, Kerkman, LeMahieu, Roys, Soletski, Sherman, Pridemore and Newcomer

  2. Dec 21, 2009 · Senate

    Read first time and referred to committee on Agriculture and Higher Education

  3. Dec 22, 2009 · Senate

    Representative Newcomer added as a cosponsor

  4. Jan 25, 2010 · Senate

    Fiscal estimate received

  5. Mar 10, 2010 · Senate

    Public hearing held

  6. Mar 17, 2010 · Senate

    Executive action taken

  7. Mar 23, 2010 · Senate

    Report introduction and adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, Ayes 5, Noes 0 by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education

  8. Mar 23, 2010 · Senate

    Report passage as amended recommended by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  9. Mar 23, 2010 · Senate

    Available for scheduling

  10. Apr 14, 2010 · Senate

    Referred to joint committee on Finance by committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e)

  11. Apr 14, 2010 · Senate

    Withdrawn from joint committee on Finance and made Available for Scheduling by committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e)

  12. Apr 14, 2010 · Senate

    Placed on calendar 4-15-2010 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  13. Apr 14, 2010 · Senate

    Senate amendment 1 to Senate substitute amendment 1 offered by Senator Kreitlow

  14. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Read a second time

  15. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Senate amendment 1 to Senate substitute amendment 1 adopted

  16. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Senate substitute amendment 1 adopted

  17. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Ordered to a third reading

  18. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Rules suspended

  19. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Read a third time and passed, Ayes 25, Noes 8

  20. Apr 15, 2010 · Senate

    Ordered immediately messaged

  21. Apr 16, 2010 · Assembly

    Received from Senate

  22. Apr 16, 2010 · Assembly

    Read first time and referred to committee on Rules

  23. Apr 20, 2010 · Assembly

    Made a special order of business at 11:35 A.M. on 4-22-2010 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 26

  24. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Placed at the foot of the calendar of 4-22-2010

  25. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Read a second time

  26. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly substitute amendment 1 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  27. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Refused to indefinitely postpone, Ayes 24, Noes 71

  28. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly substitute amendment 1 laid on table, Ayes 75, Noes 20

  29. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 1 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  30. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 1 withdrawn and returned to author

  31. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 2 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  32. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 2 withdrawn and returned to author

  33. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 3 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  34. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 3 withdrawn and returned to author

  35. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 4 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  36. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 4 withdrawn and returned to author

  37. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 5 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  38. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 5 withdrawn and returned to author

  39. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 6 offered by Representatives Vruwink, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  40. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 6 withdrawn and returned to author

  41. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 7 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  42. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 7 withdrawn and returned to author

  43. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 8 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  44. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 8 withdrawn and returned to author

  45. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 9 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  46. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 9 withdrawn and returned to author

  47. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 10 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  48. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 10 withdrawn and returned to author

  49. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 11 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  50. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 11 withdrawn and returned to author

  51. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 12 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  52. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 12 withdrawn and returned to author

  53. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 13 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  54. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 13 withdrawn and returned to author

  55. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 14 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  56. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 14 withdrawn and returned to author

  57. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 15 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Jorgensen, A. Ott, Tauchen and Brooks

  58. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 15 withdrawn and returned to author

  59. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Ordered to a third reading

  60. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Rules suspended

  61. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 60, Noes 35

  62. Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly

    Ordered immediately messaged

  63. Apr 23, 2010 · Senate

    Received from Assembly concurred in

  64. May 4, 2010 · Senate

    Report correctly enrolled on 5-4-2010

  65. May 13, 2010 · Senate

    Presented to the Governor on 5-13-2010

  66. May 19, 2010 · Senate

    Report vetoed by the Governor on 5-19-2010

  67. May 24, 2010 · Senate

    Placed on calendar 5-25-2010 pursuant to Joint Rule 82(2)(a)

  68. May 26, 2010 · Senate

    Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Terms on this page

Veto override

Lawmakers can still pass a bill the governor vetoed, but it takes two-thirds of each chamber.

More in the glossary

Legislative Reference Bureau

The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.

Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary

Author

A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary

Signed on in support

Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.

Official term: Cosponsor. More in the glossary

Cost estimate

A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.

Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary

Roll call

A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.

Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary

From the Wisconsin Legislature's official record, checked Sep 15, 2026. See the source

Veto override

Lawmakers can still pass a bill the governor vetoed, but it takes two-thirds of each chamber.

More in the glossary

Legislative Reference Bureau

The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.

Official term: LRB analysis

More in the glossary

Author

A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Official term: Author, coauthor

More in the glossary

Signed on in support

Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.

Official term: Cosponsor

More in the glossary

Cost estimate

A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.

Official term: Fiscal estimate

More in the glossary

Roll call

A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.

Official term: Roll call vote

More in the glossary