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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 363: Relating to: establishing a dairy cattle innovation program. (FE)

AB 363 creates a no-interest loan program for dairy farms operating 50-714 cows that meet strict criteria, including 98% in-state payroll, no recent environmental or safety violations, and legal workforce compliance. Funds can be used to adopt technology improving milk production efficiency, animal health, milk quality, or reducing environmental impacts from manure management. Priority is given to projects creating jobs, enhancing manure management practices, or lowering environmental effects per gallon of milk produced. The program aims to support sustainable dairy operations while ensuring local economic benefits through targeted financial assistance.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds technology to reduce environmental impacts from manure management and prioritizes projects lowering environmental effects, directly advancing conservation goals.95% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 106: Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)

AB 106 exempts electricity delivered to Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations installed at residences from the existing EV charging tax. This directly affects homeowners who own or operate Level 3 chargers at their primary residence. The bill removes the tax on electricity used for charging EVs at these residential stations, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. The exemption applies specifically to Level 3 chargers at homes, not to commercial or public charging locations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential EV charging tax, providing direct tax relief to homeowners using Level 3 chargers at residences.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts residential EV charging from tax, reducing costs for homeowners and promoting EV adoption - a clean energy transportation method that advances renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempting residential EV charging from tax reduces costs for homeowners, encouraging EV adoption which lowers transportation emissions and aligns with clean energy promotion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 618: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption and an income and franchise tax credit for nuclear energy facilities. (FE)

AB 618 creates tax credits for nuclear energy facilities in Wisconsin, directly affecting electric utilities, cooperatives, municipal companies, and qualified wholesale providers. It provides a credit against income/franchise tax for wages paid to full-time nuclear facility workers (defined as 2,080 hours/year at 150% federal minimum wage) and capital expenditures for facility construction, maintenance, or operation (excluding land purchases). The credit can be transferred to other taxpayers subject to certain taxes, though partnerships and LLCs must pass the credit amount to owners rather than claiming it directly. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for nuclear facilities, reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses, directly impacting state tax policy and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for nuclear energy facilities, funding infrastructure and workforce, advancing clean energy production and utility sector support.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentNuclear energy is a low-carbon power source; tax credits incentivize its development, promoting clean energy generation and reducing fossil fuel reliance.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates 150% federal minimum wage for nuclear facility workers to qualify for tax credits, directly supporting higher wages for this worker group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Nuclear Minimum Wage

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 559: Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 559 authorizes community solar programs in Wisconsin, allowing multiple households or businesses to subscribe to shared solar energy projects. It requires municipalities to approve community solar facility locations with a two-thirds vote of their governing body (with limited exceptions), while ensuring facilities comply with zoning rules. The bill defines key terms like "community solar facility" (ground-mounted or rooftop projects generating electricity for subscribers), sets size limits (max 5MW for ground sites, 20MW for rooftop sites), and requires at least 3 subscribers with 60% of capacity coming from small subscriptions (≤40 kW). Subscribers receive bill credits for the electricity their subscription generates, offsetting their energy costs through the utility.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes community solar programs, enabling shared renewable energy access and advancing clean energy infrastructure through municipal approval requirements and defined standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes community solar programs, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 637: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption and an income and franchise tax credit for nuclear energy facilities. (FE)

SB 637 creates two tax credits for nuclear energy facilities in Wisconsin: an income/franchise tax credit (under §71.07) and a sales/use tax exemption (under §71.28). It directly affects electric public utilities, cooperatives, municipal electric companies, and qualified wholesale providers that operate nuclear facilities. The credits cover wages paid to full-time facility workers (requiring 2,080 annual hours at ≥150% federal minimum wage) and capital expenditures for facility construction, operation, or maintenance (excluding land purchases). The credits are transferable to other taxable entities and apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits/exemptions for nuclear facilities, directly providing tax relief under state tax policy, aligning with 'support' indicators for tax policy advancement.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credits/exemptions for nuclear energy facilities, directly funding infrastructure development and workforce support for nuclear energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes nuclear energy (a low-emission power source) via tax credits, aligning with clean energy goals to reduce emissions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Nuclear

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 474: Relating to: fire suppression products derived from soybeans.

SB 474 adds soybean-derived fire suppression products to the list of eligible costs for state fire grant programs. This means local fire departments and municipalities can now use state grant funds to purchase fire suppressants made from soybeans, rather than only traditional chemical-based products. The bill directly affects grant recipients by expanding their funding options for fire safety equipment under existing state grant programs. It creates a specific policy change without altering other grant requirements or imposing new costs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes soy-based fire suppressants as eco-friendly alternative, reducing reliance on chemical products and supporting environmental protection through sustainable funding options.95% confidence

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 352: Relating to: limiting the release of certain balloons into the atmosphere, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

AB 352 prohibits the release of certain balloons (like single-use helium balloons) into the atmosphere, directly affecting event organizers, balloon vendors, and anyone hosting public gatherings. The bill grants environmental agencies rule-making authority to define specific balloon types and exceptions (e.g., for medical or religious purposes), and establishes fines for violations. Key provisions include banning releases that could harm wildlife or contribute to litter, while allowing agencies to develop detailed implementation rules. The legislation aims to reduce environmental harm from balloon debris without specifying exact penalties or enforcement timelines.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use balloon releases to protect wildlife and reduce litter, directly addressing pollution control and environmental conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 284: Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)

SB 284 defines key terms for a future sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit program. It specifies that "renewable biomass" includes wood waste, crop residues, dairy byproducts, and other organic agricultural waste, and defines "sustainable aviation fuel" as aviation fuel derived from this biomass and meeting U.S. Department of Energy standards. The bill replaces outdated terms like "energy crops" with "renewable biomass" throughout the tax credit framework. This definitional bill enables future tax credits for SAF producers but does not establish the credit amount or implementation details. (Note: The bill is still pending scheduling as of the latest action on 2025-11-06.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel production, providing fiscal incentive via tax policy to support industry development.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes tax credit framework for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), promoting renewable energy adoption in aviation through defined biomass criteria and DOE standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel from renewable biomass, promoting cleaner aviation fuel to reduce emissions and advance environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, promoting greener transportation alternatives under DOE standards, directly supporting sustainable transportation goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Airports

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 36: Relating to: the right of the people to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment and to its preservation (first consideration).

Assembly Joint Resolution 36 (AJR 36) proposes to amend the state constitution to establish a fundamental right for all people, including future generations, to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. This right would encompass clean water, air, healthy soils, self-sustaining ecosystems, and a safe climate. The bill specifies that these rights are self-executing, cannot be infringed, and would be subject to strict legal review. It also designates the state as a trustee responsible for protecting Wisconsin's natural resources for its citizens. As a "first consideration" bill, it represents the initial step in a multi-stage process to potentially alter the state constitution.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProposes constitutional right to clean environment, self-executing protections for air/water/soil, mandating state trustee role per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 613: Relating to: the rights of Devil’s Lake State Park and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 613 grants Devil’s Lake State Park (in Baraboo, Sauk County) legal rights to exist, flourish, and maintain a healthy environment, including clean water, natural ecosystems, and biodiversity. It prohibits state agencies, businesses, and government entities from activities that infringe on these rights, requiring agencies to review all relevant policies within one year and complete full park restoration within five years. Violations carry $1,000 fines per offense and require court-ordered damages paid to a conservation fund for park restoration. The bill directly affects state agencies, businesses operating near the park, and the park itself as a legal entity, with enforcement by the attorney general or private citizens. It explicitly preserves tribal rights and does not impose liabilities on the park.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentGrants legal rights to Devil's Lake State Park for clean water, ecosystems, and biodiversity, prohibiting infringing activities with enforcement and restoration requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Water Quality

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