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WisconsinAB2802025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to amend 71.07 (3y) (b) 6., 71.28 (3y) (b) 6., 71.47 (3y) (b) 6. and 238.308 (4) (a) 6. of the statutes; Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Nancy VanderMeer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
BusinessDay careHousingIncome tax -- Credit
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More business credits for housing and childcare
For tax years beginning January 1, 2025, or later, Wisconsin expands its business development tax credit. Eligible investments include businesses’ own capital spending and contributions to third parties that build or repair workforce housing or start childcare programs. Contributions to local revolving loan funds for these purposes also qualify. The housing or childcare program no longer has to serve the business’s employees. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation determines awards, still capped at 15% of housing investment and 15% of childcare investment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Clint Moses
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Joe Sheehan
Democratic • House
Nancy VanderMeer
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Jodi Habush Sinykin
Democratic • Senate
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Lee Snodgrass
Democratic • House
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
David Steffen
Republican • House
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 11/18/2025
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 10/7/2025
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 92, Noes 4
Yes: 92 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 78
12/10/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 11-19-2025
11/19/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
11/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
11/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
11/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
11/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
11/18/2025SenateWithdrawn from joint committee on Finance and taken up
11/18/2025SenateReferred to joint committee on Finance
11/18/2025SenateRead a second time
11/18/2025SenateSenator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
11/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
11/14/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
11/14/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/8/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
10/8/2025SenateRepresentative Subeck added as a coauthor
10/8/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
10/7/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
10/7/2025HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 92, Noes 4
10/7/2025HouseRules suspended
10/7/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
10/7/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
10/7/2025HouseRead a second time
10/7/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
10/7/2025
Bill Text
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