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WI AB839
WI AB839Allowing the Town of Three Lakes in Oneida County to create a tax incremental district in the same manner as a city or village. (FE)
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows the Town of Three Lakes in Oneida County to create a tax incremental district (TID) in the same manner as a city or village. Current law provides that a town may create a TID in the same manner as a city or village if the equalized value of all taxable property in the town is at least $500 million and the town’s population is at least 3,500. Current law, however, allows the Town of Brookfield in Waukesha County, the Town of Somers in Kenosha County, the Town of Freedom in Outagamie County, the Town of Cable in Bayfield County, and the Town of Gibraltar in Door County to create a TID in the same manner as a city or village without having to satisfy the value and population requirements. For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Town of Three Lakes in Oneida County to create a tax incremental district (TID) in the same way that a city or village can. A TID is a special area where property tax revenue generated by new development or increased property values can be used to finance public improvements within that district, such as roads or utilities. Currently, towns generally need to meet specific requirements, like having at least $500 million in taxable property value and a population of at least 3,500, to create a TID. However, this bill exempts the Town of Three Lakes from these requirements, similar to how other specific towns like Brookfield, Somers, Freedom, Cable, and Gibraltar are already exempted.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to committee on Transportation and Local Government (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab839 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB839.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB839-ASA1.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB839-AA1.pdf |
| AB839 ROCP for Committee on Ways and Means | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/ways_and_means/1966839.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB839: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab839/ab839_dor.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB839.pdf |
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