Bill Description
Wisconsin residents should not have to pay for large tech companies looking to site data centers in their communities. Data centers should have to pay the full costs of their energy load, including being connected to the electrical grid. AB 840 & SB 843 would drive up costs and pollution for Wisconsin residents by limiting lower-cost renewables to having to be on-site and not explicitly requiring that tech companies have to pay the full costs of their energy and being connected to the energy grid.
Current Status
AB 840 was introduced on Jan. 9, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs. A public hearing was held on Jan. 14, 2026, and the bill passed out of committee on Jan. 15, 2026. The Assembly passed AB 840 on Jan. 20, 2026.
SB 843 was introduced on Jan. 15, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism. A public hearing was held on Feb. 17, 2026.
Ask your legislators to oppose AB 840 & SB 843.
Committee History
| Committee | Status |
|---|---|
| Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism | Public Hearing Held |
| Assembly Committee on State Affairs | Passed |
Full Vote Data
Assembly: Passed
Senate: Public Hearing Held
Governor: Awaiting Action