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WI AB1156
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Subeck
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AI Summary
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Department of Administration and state agencies must attempt to ensure at least 20% of total annual procurement spending goes to Wisconsin-based businesses, with the percentage not decreasing from the previous fiscal year
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DOA must collect principal place of business information from all contract bidders and publish this data along with annual compliance evaluations on its website
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Local governmental units (cities, villages, towns, counties, school districts, technical college districts) have a goal of purchasing at least 20% of products and services from Wisconsin-based businesses each fiscal year
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Local governments must annually evaluate and publicly report their progress toward the 20% goal, unless their governing body votes to opt out of these requirements
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"Local product or service" is defined as a product or service purchased from a business with its principal place of business located in Wisconsin
Legislative Description
State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Jobs and Economy
3/13/2026