Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 706 — Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for personal farm property or household goods sold by auction on the Internet. (FE)

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

An Act to renumber and amend 77.51 (9) (e); to create 77.51 (9) (e) 1. and 2. of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the sales and use tax exemption for auctions by redefining related terms and clarifying the definition of auction events.

  • 77.51(9)(e)

    Five or fewer auctions that are the sale of personal farm property or household goods and that are held by the same auctioneer at the same location during the year. → Five or fewer auction events that are the sale of personal farm property or household goods and that are held by the same auctioneer at the same location during the year.

    Changes the term 'auctions' to 'auction events' to define the duration for which properties are available for bidding.

  • 77.51(9)(e)

    location means a building, except that in the case of a shopping center or a shopping mall "location" means a store. → location means a building or street address where the property to be auctioned is physically located at the time of the auction and where the auction is being held. With respect to a shopping center or shopping mall, "location" means a store.

    Clarifies the definition of 'location' for auctions to include the physical address and building.

  • 77.51(9)(e)

    “Auctioneer” means a person, including an auction company as defined in s. 480.01 (2), that is licensed to conduct an auction under the laws of this state.

    Establishes a clear definition for 'auctioneer,' including auction companies.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Withdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)

  3. Available for scheduling

  4. Report passage recommended by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  5. Executive action taken

  6. Public hearing held

  7. Fiscal estimate received

  8. Read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Revenue

  9. Introduced by Senators Quinn and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Kreibich, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, Novak and Penterman

Sponsors

  • Kurtz · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Mursau · Cosponsor
  • Novak · Cosponsor
  • Penterman · Cosponsor
  • Romaine Quinn · Primary
  • Steve Nass · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 123 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

  • Kurtz
  • Kreibich
  • Knodl
  • Murphy
  • Mursau
  • Novak
  • Penterman
  • Nass, Steve Republican

Not signed on (123)

123 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 706 do?
An Act to renumber and amend 77.51 (9) (e); to create 77.51 (9) (e) 1. and 2. of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 706?
SB 706 is sponsored by Kurtz, Kreibich, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, Penterman, Quinn, Romaine (Republican), and Nass, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 706?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 706?
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