Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 208: Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 208 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE). Primary sponsor: Rob Summerfield (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Gus Gustafson (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Rob Swearingen (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Nancy VanderMeer (Republican), Bob Wittke (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rob Summerfield (Republican); David Steffen (Republican); Gus Gustafson (Republican); Dave Armstrong (Republican); and 20 more. 11 co-sponsors.