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Introduced
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
In Committee
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a state or municipal weights and measures inspector or sealer, when inspecting a gas pump, to place a sticker on the pump that shows the federal and state gas tax rates per gallon of gas. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to develop a sticker for this purpose and to distribute stickers to all state and municipal weights and measures inspectors and sealers who inspect gas pumps. DATCP is also required to update and redistribute the stickers when the federal or state gas tax rate changes. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to create and distribute stickers to be placed on gas pumps that clearly display both federal and state motor vehicle fuel tax rates per gallon for gasoline and diesel fuel. The stickers must be at least 3.5 inches on each side and positioned prominently on the face of the pump so consumers can easily see them. When inspectors and sealers conduct routine pump inspections, they will be responsible for affixing these tax rate stickers. If federal or state tax rates change, DATCP must produce and distribute updated stickers to ensure accurate information. Importantly, gas station owners and operators will not be held liable for placing or maintaining these stickers. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving businesses and regulatory agencies time to prepare for implementation. The goal appears to be increasing transparency for consumers by making fuel tax rates more visible at the point of purchase.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Scott Allen (R)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
André Jacque (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab689 | 11/26/2025 |
| AB689 ROCP for Committee on Commerce | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/commerce/1984364.pdf | 03/26/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - AB689: Fiscal Estimate From DATCP | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab689/ab689_datcp.pdf | 03/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB689.pdf | 11/26/2025 |
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