Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

AB 1108 — Relating to: broadband line extension grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to amend 20.155 (3) (r), 20.155 (3) (rm), 196.504 (title), 196.504 (2) (a), 196.504 (2) (b), 196.504 (2) (c) 1. (intro.) and 196.504 (2) (c) 2. (intro.); to create 20.155 (3) (b) and 196.504 (2r) of the statutes;

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a new broadband line extension grant program, providing funding for residents to connect to broadband service and modifies existing grant programs.

  • 20.155 (3) (b)

    Broadband line extension grants. The amounts in the schedule for financial assistance grants for broadband line extension under s. 196.504 (2r).

    Creates a new appropriation for broadband line extension grants.

  • 20.155 (3) (r)

    Broadband expansion grants; transfers. → Broadband expansion grants; transfers. From the universal service fund, all moneys transferred under s. 196.218 (3) (a) 2s. a., 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, section 9236 (1v), 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, section 9237 (1) and (2) (a), and 2019 Wisconsin Act 9, section 9201 (1), for broadband expansion grants under s. 196.504 (2).

    Modifies existing text to clarify that funds are for broadband expansion grants.

  • 20.155 (3) (rm)

    Broadband grants; other funding. → Broadband grants; other funding. From the universal service fund, as a continuing appropriation, all moneys transferred under s. 196.218 (3) (a) 2s. b., for broadband expansion grants under s. 196.504 (2).

    Clarifies funding source for broadband grants.

  • 196.504 (title)

    Broadband expansion grants; Broadband Forward! community certification. → Broadband expansion and line extension grant programs; Broadband Forward! community certification.

    Updates title to reflect the new line extension grants.

  • 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). Grants awarded under this section subsection shall be paid from the appropriations under ss. 20.155 (3) (r) and (rm) and 20.866 (2) (z), in the amount allocated under s. 20.866 (2) (z) 5.

    Clarifies the purpose and funding source for broadband expansion grants.

  • 196.504 (2) (b)

    To prescribe the form, nature, and extent of the information that shall be contained in an application for a grant under this section subsection. The application shall require the applicant to identify the area of the state that will be affected by the proposed project and explain how the proposed project will increase broadband access.

    Clarifies requirements for grant applications.

  • 196.504 (2) (c) 1. (intro.)

    To establish criteria for evaluating applications and awarding grants under this section subsection, which shall require applicants to participate in the federal communications commission’s affordable connectivity program or any federally mandated successor program. The criteria shall prohibit grants that have the effect of subsidizing the expenses of a provider of telecommunications service, as defined in s. 182.017 (1g) (cq), or the monthly bills of customers of those providers. The criteria shall give priority to all of the following:

    Clarifies evaluation criteria for applications.

  • 196.504 (2) (c) 2. (intro.)

    When evaluating grant applications under this section subsection, the commission shall consider all of the following:

    Clarifies considerations for grant application evaluations.

  • 196.504 (2r)

    The commission shall administer the line extension assistance program and shall have the following powers: (a) To make financial assistance grants to residents of properties that are not served by a broadband service provider to assist in paying the customer costs associated with line extension necessary to connect broadband service to the properties. The amount of a financial assistance grant under this subsection may not exceed $4,000. Grants awarded under this subsection shall be paid from the appropriation under s. 20.155 (3) (b). (b) To establish criteria for evaluating applications and awarding financial assistance grants under this subsection. The criteria shall give priority to properties that serve as a primary residence.

    Establishes a new program for line extension assistance grants, including eligibility criteria.

Action History

  1. Fiscal estimate received

  2. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  3. Senator Spreitzer added as a cosponsor

  4. Representative Palmeri added as a coauthor

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

  6. Introduced by Representatives Udell, Roe, Sinicki, Miresse, Stubbs, J. Jacobson, Joers, McCarville and Fitzgerald; cosponsored by Senators Smith, Ratcliff, Roys and L. Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1108 do?
An Act to amend 20.155 (3) (r), 20.155 (3) (rm), 196.504 (title), 196.504 (2) (a), 196.504 (2) (b), 196.504 (2) (c) 1. (intro.) and 196.504 (2) (c) 2. (intro.); to create 20.155 (3) (b) and 196.504 (2r) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 1108?
AB 1108 is sponsored by Smith, Ratcliff, Roys, Udell, Randy (Democrat), Roe, Ann (Democrat), Sinicki, Christine (Democrat), Miresse, Vincent (Democrat), Stubbs, Shelia (Democrat), Jacobson, Jenna (Democrat), Joers, Alex (Democrat), McCarville, Maureen (Democrat), Fitzgerald, Joan (Democrat), and Johnson, Tara (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 1108?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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