Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 82: Relating to: exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 82 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee. (FE). Primary sponsor: Ben Franklin (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Representative Doyle added as a coauthor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dave Maxey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Amanda Nedweski | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Ron Tusler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| 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
- Representative Doyle added as a coauthor
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Laid on the table
- Representatives Penterman and Stubbs added as coauthors
- Representative Miresse added as a coauthor
- Withdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 10-7-2025
- Report of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions received, Ayes 9, Noes 0
- Executive action taken by joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions
- Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a coauthor
- Referred to joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions pursuant to Assembly Rule 45 (4)
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Housing and Real Estate, Ayes 12, Noes 1
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