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WisconsinSB962025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)SenateWALLET
An Act to renumber 77.997 (1); to amend 77.54 (71) (a), 77.54 (71) (b), 77.9972 (1) (b) and 77.9973 (2); to create 77.997 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)
Sponsored By: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Howard Marklein (Republican), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Patrick Testin (Republican)
Became Law
Sen Bill 96HousingLegislature -- Tax ExemptionsJoint Survey Committee onMotor vehicleSales tax -- Exemption
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
No EV charging tax at home
Starting January 1, 2025, you do not pay the EV‑charging tax on electricity from a charger at a residence. This applies whether you rent or own the home. It covers electricity put into your car by any charger located at the residence.
Tax on fast and newer chargers
Tax applies to electricity you buy from Level 3 (fast) chargers. Tax also applies to electricity from Level 1 or Level 2 chargers installed on or after March 22, 2024. It covers electricity delivered into your EV’s battery during a charging session. Separate rules apply for chargers located at a residence.
EV charging tax rules for businesses
Wisconsin applies existing sales‑tax style filing and collection rules to the EV‑charging tax. Some sales‑tax administrative rules do not apply to single‑owner businesses that are disregarded for income tax. The law also defines “electric vehicle” using a federal definition, which sets who is in scope for these tax rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ryan Clancy
Democratic • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Darrin Madison
Democratic • House
Maureen McCarville
Democratic • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Supreme Moore Omokunde
Democratic • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Nancy VanderMeer
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/15/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 96, Noes 0
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 33, Noes 0
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 211
4/9/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
1/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
1/16/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
1/15/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 96, Noes 0
1/15/2026HouseRules suspended
1/15/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
1/15/2026HouseRead a second time
1/15/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
1/15/2026HouseRepresentative Moore Omokunde added as a cosponsor
1/14/2026HousePlaced on calendar 1-15-2026 by Committee on Rules
1/13/2026HouseRepresentative Madison added as a cosponsor
1/12/2026HouseRepresentative Joers added as a cosponsor
7/15/2025HouseReport of Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions received, Ayes 9, Noes 0
5/28/2025HouseExecutive action taken by joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions
5/28/2025HouseRepresentative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor
5/27/2025HouseRead first time and referred to joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions
5/22/2025HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
5/22/2025HouseReceived from Senate
5/15/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
5/15/2025SenateRead a third time and passed, Ayes 33, Noes 0
5/15/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
5/15/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
5/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
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