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WI SB176

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Romaine Quinn

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits double-dipping by preventing taxpayers from claiming these new exemptions for amounts already claimed under the existing coronavirus relief fund broadband expansion exemption

  • Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2026
Finance1/29/2026
Agriculture and Revenue4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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