Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB1156

Introduced
3/13/26  
Refer
3/13/26  

Caption

An Act to renumber 16.754 (1) (a) and 16.754 (2); to amend 16.72 (2) (c), 16.754 (title), 16.754 (2) (title) and 16.754 (3) (intro.); to create 16.754 (1) (am), 16.754 (2) (a), 16.754 (2m) and 66.0147 of the statutes; Relating to: state procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact state laws related to procurement by mandating that local governments prioritize purchasing from in-state businesses. This could reformulate existing procurement policies and create a more local-focused economic landscape where state and local agencies are aligned in their purchasing strategies. The intention is to stimulate economic development by providing local businesses with increased opportunities to engage in government contracts.

Summary

AB1156 proposes to enhance state procurement processes by encouraging local governments to purchase a defined percentage of products and services from businesses within the state. This initiative is aimed at supporting local economies and fostering business growth within the state by ensuring that a portion of government spending directly benefits local enterprises.

Contention

Discussion surrounding AB1156 may reveal significant points of contention, primarily related to the implications for competition and procurement practices. Critics of the bill could argue that mandating local purchasing could limit opportunities for businesses located out of state, potentially leading to higher costs or inefficiencies if local suppliers cannot meet certain requirements. Proponents, conversely, might counter that supporting local businesses contributes to community stability and job creation, arguing that the economic benefits outweigh the concerns of out-of-state competition.

Companion Bills

WI SB1118

Crossfiled An Act to renumber 16.754 (1) (a) and 16.754 (2); to amend 16.72 (2) (c), 16.754 (title), 16.754 (2) (title) and 16.754 (3) (intro.); to create 16.754 (1) (am), 16.754 (2) (a), 16.754 (2m) and 66.0147 of the statutes; Relating to: state procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB1365

An act to amend Sections 16750, 16750.2, 16752, 16753, 16754, 16754.5, 16755, 16755.1, 16758, 16759, and 16760 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to business.

WI SB1118

State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)

WI SB763

Conspiracy against trade: punishment.

WI AB325

Cartwright Act: violations.

WI AB1754

An act to amend Section 16724.4 of, and to add Section 16724.2 to, the Government Code, relating to public finance.

WI S03125

Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.

WI S06576

Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.

WI HB2123

Relating to the maximum number of media production development zones in this state and of qualified media production locations in those zones.

WI A2513

Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.

WI HB2608

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 24 and Title 38, relative to historical location data.

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