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WI AB1066

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Udell

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Service Commission to give priority to broadband expansion grant projects that expand fiber optic broadband lines to farms
  • Defines "farm" as land primarily devoted to agricultural uses related to crop and animal production, as referenced in Department of Revenue administrative rules
  • Amends the existing broadband expansion grant program under Wisconsin Statutes section 196.504, which funds broadband infrastructure construction in underserved areas
  • Adds farm connectivity as a new priority category alongside other existing priority requirements for grant applicants

Legislative Description

Prioritizing certain farm projects under the broadband expansion grant program.

Last Action

Representative Subeck added as a coauthor

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Utilities2/26/2026

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