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WI SB425

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Pfaff

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines eligible school supplies broadly to include binders, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes, and similar items commonly used by students

  • Excludes from the exemption clothing accessories (jewelry, handbags, watches), protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses), sport/recreational equipment (cleats, ski boots), and sewing materials

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to annually estimate and reimburse counties and municipalities for lost local sales tax revenue resulting from the holiday

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Revenue9/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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