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WI SB425
Bill
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Pfaff
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AI Summary
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Creates an annual 3-day sales tax holiday beginning the first Friday in August through Sunday, exempting clothing priced at $150 or less per item and school supplies priced at $100 or less per item from state and local sales and use tax
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Defines eligible school supplies broadly to include binders, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes, and similar items commonly used by students
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Excludes from the exemption clothing accessories (jewelry, handbags, watches), protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses), sport/recreational equipment (cleats, ski boots), and sewing materials
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Requires the Department of Revenue to annually estimate and reimburse counties and municipalities for lost local sales tax revenue resulting from the holiday
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Establishes detailed administrative rules for layaway sales, rain checks, exchanges, delivery charges, and returns to ensure consistent application of the exemption
Legislative Description
An annual back-to-school sales tax holiday and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026