AB 228 & SB 241 : Incentivizing data centers without environmental considerations

Bill Description

Data centers require a lot of energy and water resources to operate. Wisconsin's economic development tools should not be used to incentivize industries that do not have plans to adequately address their outsized environmental impacts. AB 245 & SB 241 create a broad tax incremental financing-related benefit for data centers, without any requirements related to how they are developed or powered.

Current Status

AB 245 was introduced on Apr. 29, 2025, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. A public hearing was held on Apr. 30, 2025. SB 241 was introduced on May 8, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue. A public hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2025.

Committee History

Committee Status
Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development Awaiting Action
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Public Hearing Held

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Public Hearing Held

Senate: Awaiting Action

Governor: Awaiting Action

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Take action now and ask your legislators to co-sponsor legislation that would protect private well owners’ right to know if their water is contaminated.

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Every day, Wisconsin Conservation Voters members are standing up to protect our air, land, water, and democracy. Join the movement and help protect Wisconsin.

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This is a people powered movement. Fill out this volunteer form, and our organizing team will reach out with opportunities to take action.

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