Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
SB 285 creates a state grant program to incentivize households earning at least $55,000 annually to relocate from outside Wisconsin to participating municipalities. Municipalities, counties, or qualifying nonprofits can apply for grants to fund recruitment programs, with each receiving up to $500,000 annually. Grant funds are disbursed in two installments, tied to meeting specific household relocation goals outlined in the program plan. Recipients must report on outcomes like household income, costs, and economic impact, including tax revenue and spending changes. The program requires applicants to cover at least 20% of program costs and ensures funds target new residents relocating from outside the state.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Transportation and Local Government, Ayes 3, Noes 2
upper
May 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Testin, Pfaff and Feyen;
cosponsored by Representatives Armstrong, Kitchens, Kreibich, Mursau, Novak, Swearingen and Wittke
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Pfaff
DDemocratic
P
Dan Feyen
RRepublican
P
Patrick Testin
RRepublican
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