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WI SB809
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Testin
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AI Summary
- Changes WEDC's opportunity attraction and promotion program from awarding grants to providing sponsorships for major events and opportunities in Wisconsin
- Shifts responsibility for estimating economic benefits from applicants to WEDC, which must now complete projections before awarding sponsorships
- Allows sponsorship funding for events not open to the public if WEDC determines they will attract national exposure or contribute substantially to economic growth, with priority given to tourist offseason or economic need periods
- Caps spending on non-public events at 25% of total program allocation per fiscal year and excludes regularly scheduled events or those rotating within the state
- Modifies matching fund requirements to accept cash or in-kind contributions from any source, removing the previous restriction to nonstate sources only
Legislative Description
The opportunity attraction and promotion program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Last Action
Representative Brown added as a cosponsor
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development1/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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