Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB695

Introduced

12/2/25

Refer

12/2/25

Failed

3/23/26

Caption

An Act to amend 20.566 (1) (g), 20.566 (1) (gi) (title), 20.835 (4) (g), 20.835 (4) (gi) (title), 77.70 (1), 77.701 (title), 77.71 (intro.), 77.71 (1), 77.71 (2), 77.71 (3), 77.71 (4), 77.71 (5) and 79.05 (2) (c); to create 20.566 (1) (gj), 20.835 (4) (gj), 77.70 (3), 77.702, 77.76 (3t) and 77.76 (4m) of the statutes; Relating to: additional local sales and use taxes and making an appropriation. (FE)

Impact

If enacted, SB695 is likely to reshape how local taxes are levied and collected in the state. This bill could afford municipalities greater flexibility in their funding mechanisms, enabling them to finance public services, infrastructure projects, and community programs through tailored sales tax rates. Proponents argue that this increased financial autonomy could foster enhanced economic development as localities invest in public goods and services that cater specifically to their populations.

Summary

SB695 proposes additional local sales and use taxes, coupled with an appropriation measure. The bill is positioned to enhance local governments' revenue-generating capabilities through the amendment of existing taxation rules, allowing communities to impose new sales taxes for specific local uses. This legislative approach aims to empower municipal authorities to address unique local needs more effectively and to fund initiatives that directly benefit their residents.

Contention

However, the bill has faced scrutiny and opposition from various stakeholders who fear that additional local sales taxes might burden residents and businesses. Critics argue that the patchwork of new taxes could lead to inconsistencies and complexities for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions. The conversation around SB695 suggests a tension between the need for local funding and the potential adverse effects on economic competitiveness within the region.

Latest WI SB695 Activity

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Companion Bills

WI AB692

Crossfiled An Act to amend 20.566 (1) (g), 20.566 (1) (gi) (title), 20.835 (4) (g), 20.835 (4) (gi) (title), 77.70 (1), 77.701 (title), 77.71 (intro.), 77.71 (1), 77.71 (2), 77.71 (3), 77.71 (4), 77.71 (5) and 79.05 (2) (c); to create 20.566 (1) (gj), 20.835 (4) (gj), 77.70 (3), 77.702, 77.76 (3t) and 77.76 (4m) of the statutes; Relating to: additional local sales and use taxes and making an appropriation. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI HB2533

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 5, Chapter 21; Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 15, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 17; Section 49-2-203; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 4; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 16; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 18; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 15; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 23; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 34; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 42; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 81; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Section 68-204-110, relative to education.

WI HB0430

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 13; Title 16; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55; Title 58; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

WI SB0500

WI SB2228

WI SB2466

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to cargo theft.

WI HB2139

WI SB1429

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71, relative to statutory revisions required for implementation of the annual appropriations act.

WI HB1408

WI SB1272

AN ACT, to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 6; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 18, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 31; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 41; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 50; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Chapter 1005 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to education.

WI HB1308

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