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WI SB176
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Romaine Quinn
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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 federal high-cost universal service programs established by the FCC under 47 USC 254 when used for broadband expansion in Wisconsin
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Prohibits double-dipping by preventing taxpayers from claiming these new exemptions for amounts already claimed under the existing coronavirus relief fund broadband expansion exemption
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Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024
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Referred to the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions for fiscal analysis
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
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026