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WI SB1040

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds projects expanding fiber optic broadband lines to farms as a priority category for Public Service Commission broadband expansion grants
  • Defines "farm" as land primarily devoted to agricultural uses related to crop and animal production, as referenced in Department of Revenue administrative rules (s. Tax 18.05)
  • Amends existing statute 196.504, which governs broadband infrastructure grants for underserved areas
  • Introduced February 24, 2026 and referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism

Legislative Description

Prioritizing certain farm projects under the broadband expansion grant program.

Last Action

Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities, Technology and Tourism2/24/2026

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