Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 159: Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 159 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE). Primary sponsor: Todd Novak (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Chanz Green (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Todd Novak (Republican); Joel Kitchens (Republican); Clint Anderson (Democratic); Dave Armstrong (Republican); and 17 more. 4 co-sponsors.