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)
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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 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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Calvin Callahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Karen Hurd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Brienne Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Steve Doyle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Jodi Emerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Chanz Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Tara Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dave Maxey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Clint Moses | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Priscilla Prado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Pat Snyder | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Rob Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Paul Tittl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Shannon Zimmerman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Julian Bradley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Dora Drake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Dan Feyen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Larson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Romaine Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Patrick Testin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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
- Representative Bare added as a coauthor
- Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
- Senator James added as a cosponsor
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Ways and Means, Ayes 10, Noes 0
- Report Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on Ways and Means, Ayes 9, Noes 0
- Representative Joers added as a coauthor
- Representatives Udell and Subeck added as coauthors
- Representative Spaude added as a coauthor
- Representatives Anderson and Stroud added as coauthors
- Senator Habush Sinykin added as a cosponsor
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