Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 657: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 657 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE). Primary sponsor: Ben Franklin (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Gus Gustafson (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Adam Neylon (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Published 4-3-2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Calvin Callahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Adam Neylon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Randy Udell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Dan Feyen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Published 4-3-2026
- Report approved by the Governor on 4-2-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 165
- Presented to the Governor on 4-1-2026
- Report correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
- Representative Steffen added as a coauthor
- Received from Senate concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
- Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 30, Noes 3
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read a second time
- Senators Ratcliff and Smith added as cosponsors
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