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WI SB175
WI SB175Local building permit fees for certain improvements of residences of disabled veterans. (FE)
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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a political subdivision to reduce the fee it charges for a building permit by 75 percent or $500, whichever reduction is less, if the permit is for improvements to the primary residence of a disabled veteran, the improvements are necessary to accommodate a disability of the disabled veteran, and the residence is owned by the disabled veteran or a caretaker of the disabled veteran. For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires political subdivisions (local government entities) to reduce building permit fees by 75 percent or $500, whichever is less, when the permit is for improvements to a disabled veteran's primary residence that are specifically designed to accommodate the veteran's disability. To qualify for the fee reduction, the residence must be owned by either the disabled veteran or their caretaker. The bill defines a "disabled veteran" by referencing an existing statute (section 45.437(1)), and allows political subdivisions to request documentation proving the veteran's status, residency, ownership, and the necessity of the proposed improvements. The purpose of this legislation appears to be providing financial relief to disabled veterans who need to modify their homes to better accommodate their disabilities, by reducing the financial burden of obtaining building permits for such necessary improvements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Benjamin Franklin (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb175 |
| SB175 ROCP for Committee on Senate Organization | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/senate_organization/1985322.pdf |
| SB175 ROCP for Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/natural_resources_veteran_and_military_affairs/1917703.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB175: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb175/sb175_dor.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB175.pdf |
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