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WI AB1037
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittke
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AI Summary
- Reduces the maximum retainage on public construction contracts from 5% to 3% of completed work value until 50% of the project is finished, applying to both state and local government projects
- Extends retainage protections to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection subcontractors working on local government construction projects (previously only applied to state projects)
- Maintains the existing rule that no additional retainage may be withheld after 50% completion unless work is deemed unsatisfactory, with a maximum total retainage cap of 10%
- Requires prime contractors to pay subcontractors within 7 calendar days of receiving payment from the government entity
- Applies to public construction contracts of $1,000 or more for construction, repair, remodeling, or improvement of public works or buildings
Legislative Description
Retainage on public construction contracts. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/25/2026
Full Bill Text
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