Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 36: Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (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 36 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE). Primary sponsor: André Jacque (Republican), Julian Bradley (Republican), Rob Hutton (Republican), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Dan Feyen (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican), Romaine Quinn (Republican), Cory Tomczyk (Republican). It lists 12 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: André Jacque (Republican); Julian Bradley (Republican); Rob Hutton (Republican); Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican); and 4 more. 12 co-sponsors.