Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 176: Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)

Vetoed Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Plain-language summary

SB 176 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on April 3, 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: Romaine Quinn (Republican), Julian Bradley (Republican), Dan Feyen (Republican), Jesse James (Republican), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Rob Stafsholt (Republican), Patrick Testin (Republican), Cory Tomczyk (Republican), Eric Wimberger (Republican). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Romaine Quinn (Republican); Julian Bradley (Republican); Dan Feyen (Republican); Jesse James (Republican); and 7 more. 23 co-sponsors.