Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 161: Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 161 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device. Primary sponsor: Duke Tucker (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Pat Snyder (Republican), Alex Dallman (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Duke Tucker (Republican); Chanz Green (Republican); Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican); Lindee Brill (Republican); and 20 more. 6 co-sponsors.