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WI SB1062

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new grant program through the Public Service Commission to help residents of properties without broadband service pay for line extension costs to connect their properties
  • Sets maximum grant amount at $4,000 per property for line extension assistance
  • Appropriates $1,750,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for the program
  • Requires the PSC to give priority to primary residences when awarding grants
  • Directs the PSC to establish additional criteria for evaluating applications and awarding grants

Legislative Description

Broadband line extension grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities, Technology and Tourism2/26/2026

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