Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: To Executive 8 D cosponsors

AB 1176 — Relating to: requirements for broadband expansion grants, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new definitions and requirements for the broadband expansion grant program, including performance audits and reimbursements for incomplete or non-compliant projects.

  • 196.504 (1)

    “Broadband infrastructure” means infrastructure for the provision of broadband service at the following speeds, whichever is faster: 1. A minimum download speed of 25 megabits per second and a minimum upload speed of 3 megabits per second. 2. The minimum upload and download speeds for advanced telecommunications capability as designated by the federal communications commission in its most recent inquiry regarding advanced telecommunications capability under 47 USC 1302 (b).

    This introduces a definition for 'broadband infrastructure' and sets minimum service speeds required for grant eligibility.

  • 196.504 (2) (a)

    To make broadband expansion grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved areas designated under par. (e). → To make broadband expansion grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved areas designated under par. (e). An eligible applicant shall specify in its application for a grant the broadband infrastructure the applicant intends to construct with the grant.

    This change mandates that applicants specify the broadband infrastructure they plan to construct when applying for grants.

  • 196.504 (2g)

    (a) The commission shall require a person who receives a grant under sub. (2) (a) to submit reports to the commission on the progress of construction activities for the broadband infrastructure specified in the person's grant application, the number of broadband service connections provided by that infrastructure after construction is completed, and the average download and upload speeds for those service connections. (b) A person who receives a grant under sub. (2) (a) shall reimburse the commission an amount equal to the grant if any of the following applies: 1. The person fails to complete construction of the broadband infrastructure specified in the person's application under sub. (2) (a). 2. The broadband infrastructure constructed with the grant fails to provide broadband service at speeds specified in sub. (1) (aa). (c) The commission shall promulgate rules for submitting reports under par. (a) and making reimbursements under par. (b). If a person fails to make a reimbursement as required under the rules, the person is not eligible for any other grant under sub. (2) (a).

    This section establishes reporting requirements for grant recipients and a reimbursement obligation for those who do not meet grant conditions.

  • 196.504 (2r)

    Biennially, beginning on January 1, 2025, the legislative audit bureau shall conduct a performance evaluation audit of the broadband expansion grant program under sub. (2) (a).

    This introduces a requirement for biennial performance audits of the broadband expansion grant program.

  • 20.155 (3) (g)

    All moneys received as broadband grant reimbursements under s. 196.504 (2g) (b) for making broadband expansion grants under s. 196.504.

    This creates a new appropriation category for program revenue funding from grant reimbursements.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Fiscal estimate received

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Representative Madison added as a coauthor

  5. Read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities

  6. Introduced by Representatives Shankland, Ratcliff, Joers, Sinicki, Stubbs, Emerson, Bare, Moore Omokunde and Subeck; cosponsored by Senators Smith, Roys, Larson, L. Johnson and Agard

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 123 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 1176?
AB 1176 is sponsored by Shankland, Ratcliff, Melissa (Democrat), Joers, Alex (Democrat), Sinicki, Christine (Democrat), Stubbs, Shelia (Democrat), Emerson, Jodi (Democrat), Bare, Mike (Democrat), Moore Omokunde, Supreme (Democrat), and Subeck, Lisa (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 1176?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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