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WI AB208
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rob Summerfield
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AI Summary
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Exempts from Wisconsin state income and franchise taxes all grants received for broadband expansion from state government, local governments (cities, villages, towns, counties), tribal governments, or the federal government
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Exempts income received from the FCC's high-cost universal service program (established under 47 USC 254) when used for broadband expansion in Wisconsin
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Prohibits claiming both the new exemptions and the existing exemption for federal coronavirus relief fund allocations used for broadband expansion on the same grant
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Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024
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Introduced April 23, 2025 with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means
Legislative Description
An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)
Last Action
Laid on the table
2/19/2026