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)
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Summerfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Calvin Callahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Chanz Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Brent Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Jenna Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Tara Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Dean Kaufert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Clint Moses | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Rob Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Duke Tucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Randy Udell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Nancy VanderMeer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Bob Wittke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Alex Joers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Julian Bradley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Dan Feyen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Romaine Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Rob Stafsholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Patrick Testin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Cory Tomczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Eric Wimberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Laid on the table
- Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Summerfield
- Representative Stubbs withdrawn as a coauthor
- Made a special order of business at 11:10 AM on 2-19-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 14
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 11, Noes 4
- Executive action taken by joint committee on Finance
- Withdrawn from committee on Rules and referred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Assembly Rule 24 (3)(a)
- Report of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions received
- Executive action taken by joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions
- Referred to joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions pursuant to Assembly Rule 45 (4)
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