Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 231: Relating to: creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 231 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Dave Armstrong (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Chanz Green (Republican), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Clint Moses (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Pat Snyder (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Rob Swearingen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Shannon Zimmerman (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dave Armstrong (Republican); Calvin Callahan (Republican); Karen Hurd (Republican); Brienne Brown (Democratic); and 20 more. 8 co-sponsors.