Senate Bill 798
A sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children and making an appropriation. (FE)
Became law
The governor signed it on Apr 18, 2018. It's . Before signing, the governor struck some parts using Wisconsin's .
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Introduced, passed
Feb 12, 2018
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Committee, passed
Approved
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Senate vote, passed
Passed Mar 20, 2018
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Assembly vote, passed
Passed 59 to 31
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Governor, passed
Signed
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Law, here now
2017 Wisconsin Act 367
Latest entry in the official record, May 8, 2018: “Failed to pass partial veto notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82”
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Terms on this page
Wisconsin Act
The number a bill gets when it becomes law, like 2025 Wisconsin Act 12.
Official term: Act. More in the glossary
Partial veto
Wisconsin's governor can strike parts of a budget bill and sign the rest into law.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary
Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary
What it does
Summary by the , the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.
This bill creates a onetime sales and use tax rebate to be paid by September 1, 2018, as an approximation of nonbusiness Wisconsin sales tax paid in 2017 for raising children. An individual may claim a rebate equal to $100 for each qualifying child of the individual. For purposes of claiming the rebate, a qualified child is an individual who is under 18 years of age for the entire year of 2017, a United States citizen, a resident of this state on December 31, 2017, and the claimant's dependent, as determined under the Internal Revenue Code. An individual who is a full-year resident, nonresident, or part-year resident is eligible to claim the rebate if he or she completes an online application for the rebate on a form prepared by the Department of Revenue. A nonresident or part-year resident may claim the rebate if the claimant verifies his or her nonbusiness Wisconsin sales taxes paid in 2017, and the verified amount is at least $100 for each qualified child.
Who's behind it
Scott L. Fitzgerald, a Republican, is its .
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Author (1)
- Scott L. Fitzgerald · Republican, Senate
What it would cost
State agencies filed a . Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.
Versions and amendments
Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.
How lawmakers voted
There were 7 votes on this bill.
Senate Committee on Economic Development vote to recommend it
Passed, 5 to 2 · Mar 7, 2018
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Report passage recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, Ayes 5, Noes 2”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote
Passed, 3 to 2 · Mar 15, 2018
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Referred to joint committee on Finance by Committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e), Ayes 3, Noes 2”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote
Passed, 3 to 2 · Mar 15, 2018
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Withdrawn from joint committee on Finance and made Available for Scheduling by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e), Ayes 3, Noes 2”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote on an amendment
Passed, 18 to 14 · Mar 20, 2018
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Senate Substitute Amendment 3 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 14”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote to pass it
Passed, 17 to 15 · Mar 20, 2018
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D: Democrat, R: Republican
Yes (17)
- Alberta Darling (R, 8)
- Chris Kapenga (R, 33)
- Dan Feyen (R, 20)
- David Craig (R, 28)
- Devin LeMahieu (R, 9)
- Duey Stroebel (R, 20)
- Howard Marklein (R, 17)
- Jerry Petrowski (R, 29)
- LaTonya Johnson (D, 6)
- Leah Vukmir (R, 5)
- Patrick Testin (R, 24)
- Roger Roth (R, 19)
- Scott L. Fitzgerald (R, 13)
- Steve Nass (R, 11)
- Terry Moulton (R, 23)
- Thomas Tiffany (R, 12)
- Van Wanggaard (R, 21)
No (15)
- Bob Wirch (D, 22)
- Chris Larson (D, 7)
- Dave Hansen (D, 30)
- Fred A. Risser (D, 26)
- Janet Bewley (D, 25)
- Janis Ringhand (D, 15)
- Jennifer Shilling (D, 32)
- Jon Erpenbach (D, 27)
- Kathleen Vinehout (D, 31)
- Lena Taylor (D, 4)
- Luther S. Olsen (R, 14)
- Mark Miller (D, 16)
- Patty Schachtner (D, 10)
- Rob Cowles (R, 2)
- Tim Carpenter (D, 3)
Official motion: “PASSAGE”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Assembly vote to pass it
Passed, 59 to 31 · Mar 22, 2018 · 8 didn't vote
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D: Democrat, R: Republican
Yes (59)
- Adam Neylon (R, 15)
- Amy Loudenbeck (R, 31)
- André Jacque (R, 1)
- Chuck Wichgers (R, 84)
- Cindi Duchow (R, 97)
- Cody Horlacher (R, 33)
- Dale Kooyenga (R, 5)
- Dave Murphy (R, 56)
- David Steffen (R, 4)
- Edward Brooks (R, 50)
- Gary Tauchen (R, 6)
- James Edming (R, 87)
- Janel Brandtjen (R, 22)
- Jason Fields (D, 11)
- Jeff Mursau (R, 36)
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R, 52)
- Jessie Rodriguez (R, 21)
- Jim Ott (R, 23)
- Jim Steineke (R, 5)
- Joan Ballweg (R, 14)
- Joe Sanfelippo (R, 15)
- Joel Kitchens (R, 1)
- Joel Kleefisch (R, 38)
- John Jagler (R, 13)
- John Nygren (R, 89)
- John Spiros (R, 86)
- Kathleen Bernier (R, 23)
- Ken Skowronski (R, 82)
- Kevin Petersen (R, 57)
- Lee Nerison (R, 96)
- Leon Young (D, 16)
- Mark Born (R, 37)
- Mary Felzkowski (R, 12)
- Michael Schraa (R, 53)
- Mike Kuglitsch (R, 84)
- Mike Rohrkaste (R, 55)
- Nancy VanderMeer (R, 70)
- Pat Snyder (R, 85)
- Paul Tittl (R, 25)
- Rick Gundrum (R, 58)
- Rob Brooks (R, 59)
- Rob Hutton (R, 5)
- Rob Stafsholt (R, 10)
- Rob Summerfield (R, 68)
- Rob Swearingen (R, 34)
- Robin Vos (R, 33)
- Romaine Quinn (R, 25)
- Ron Tusler (R, 3)
- Samantha Kerkman (R, 61)
- Scott Allen (R, 82)
- Scott Krug (R, 72)
- Shannon Zimmerman (R, 30)
- Terry Katsma (R, 26)
- Thomas Weatherston (R, 62)
- Todd Novak (R, 51)
- Travis Tranel (R, 49)
- Tyler August (R, 31)
- Tyler Vorpagel (R, 27)
- Warren Petryk (R, 93)
No (31)
- Amanda Stuck (D, 57)
- Beth Meyers (D, 74)
- Chris Taylor (D, 76)
- Christine Sinicki (D, 20)
- Dana Wachs (D, 91)
- Daniel Riemer (D, 7)
- Dave Considine (D, 81)
- David Bowen (D, 10)
- David Crowley (D, 17)
- Debra Kolste (D, 44)
- Don Vruwink (D, 43)
- Eric Genrich (D, 90)
- Evan Goyke (D, 18)
- Frederick Kessler (D, 12)
- Gary Hebl (D, 46)
- Gordon Hintz (D, 54)
- Greta Neubauer (D, 66)
- Jill Billings (D, 95)
- Jimmy Anderson (D, 47)
- JoCasta Zamarripa (D, 8)
- Jonathan Brostoff (D, 19)
- Josh Zepnick (D, 9)
- Katrina Shankland (D, 71)
- Lisa Subeck (D, 79)
- Mark Spreitzer (D, 15)
- Melissa Sargent (D, 48)
- Nick Milroy (D, 73)
- Peter Barca (D, 64)
- Sondy Pope (D, 80)
- Steve Doyle (D, 94)
- Tod Ohnstad (D, 65)
Didn't vote (8)
- Adam Jarchow (R, 28)
- Bob Kulp (R, 69)
- Dan Knodl (R, 24)
- Dianne Hesselbein (D, 27)
- Jesse Kremer (R, 59)
- John Macco (R, 88)
- Terese Berceau (D, 77)
- Treig Pronschinske (R, 29)
Official motion: “CONCURRENCE”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Assembly vote on an amendment
Passed, 57 to 33 · Mar 22, 2018
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table, Ayes 57, Noes 33”. Official record · This vote on its own page
What happened
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May 8, 2018
The veto stood. Lawmakers didn't override it.
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May 8, 2018
“Partial veto placed on calendar 5-8-2018 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)” (the official wording)
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Apr 18, 2018
The new law was published.
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Apr 18, 2018
The governor signed it after striking some parts with a partial veto. It became 2017 Wisconsin Act 367.
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Apr 12, 2018
Sent to the governor.
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Mar 22, 2018
The Assembly passed it too, 59 to 31.
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Mar 21, 2018
The Assembly received it.
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Mar 20, 2018
The Senate passed it, 17 to 15.
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Mar 20, 2018
The Senate adopted it.
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Mar 15, 2018
“Withdrawn from joint committee on Finance and made Available for Scheduling by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e), Ayes 3, Noes 2” (the official wording)
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Mar 15, 2018
Sent to the Joint Committee on Finance.
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Mar 7, 2018
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 5 to 2.
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Feb 27, 2018
The committee held a public hearing.
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Feb 23, 2018
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Feb 12, 2018
Sent to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government.
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Feb 12, 2018
Introduced in the Senate.
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- Feb 12, 2018 · Senate
Introduced by Senator Fitzgerald
- Feb 12, 2018 · Senate
Read first time and referred to Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government
- Feb 23, 2018 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Feb 26, 2018 · Senate
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Johnson
- Feb 27, 2018 · Senate
Public hearing held
- Mar 7, 2018 · Senate
Executive action taken
- Mar 7, 2018 · Senate
Report passage recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, Ayes 5, Noes 2
- Mar 7, 2018 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Mar 15, 2018 · Senate
Referred to joint committee on Finance by Committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e), Ayes 3, Noes 2
- Mar 15, 2018 · Senate
Withdrawn from joint committee on Finance and made Available for Scheduling by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e), Ayes 3, Noes 2
- Mar 15, 2018 · Senate
Placed on calendar 3-20-2018 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senators Vinehout, Carpenter, Risser, Ringhand, Miller, Shilling, Bewley, Hansen, Larson, Schachtner and Johnson
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Senate Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Senator Fitzgerald
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Senate Substitute Amendment 3 offered by Senators Shilling, Bewley, Hansen, Larson, Schachtner, Johnson, Vinehout, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Risser, Ringhand, Miller and L. Taylor
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Read a second time
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Senate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Senate Substitute Amendment 3 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 14
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Ordered to a third reading
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Rules suspended
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 15
- Mar 20, 2018 · Senate
Ordered immediately messaged
- Mar 21, 2018 · Assembly
Received from Senate
- Mar 21, 2018 · Assembly
Referred to calendar of 3-22-2018 pursuant to Assembly Rule 93
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Read a second time
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representatives Shankland, Barca, Billings, Doyle, Meyers, Ohnstad, Sargent, Spreitzer, Subeck, C. Taylor and Vruwink
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table, Ayes 57, Noes 33
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Ordered to a third reading
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Rules suspended
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 59, Noes 31
- Mar 22, 2018 · Assembly
Ordered immediately messaged
- Mar 22, 2018 · Senate
Received from Assembly concurred in
- Mar 29, 2018 · Senate
Report correctly enrolled
- Apr 12, 2018 · Senate
Presented to the Governor on 4-12-2018
- Apr 18, 2018 · Senate
Report approved by the Governor with partial veto on 4-17-2018. 2017 Wisconsin Act 367
- Apr 18, 2018 · Senate
Published 4-18-2018
- May 8, 2018 · Senate
Partial veto placed on calendar 5-8-2018 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
- May 8, 2018 · Senate
Failed to pass partial veto notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Terms on this page
Wisconsin Act
The number a bill gets when it becomes law, like 2025 Wisconsin Act 12.
Official term: Act. More in the glossary
Partial veto
Wisconsin's governor can strike parts of a budget bill and sign the rest into law.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary
Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary
From the Wisconsin Legislature's official record, checked Sep 15, 2026. See the source
Wisconsin Act
The number a bill gets when it becomes law, like 2025 Wisconsin Act 12.
Official term: Act
Partial veto
Wisconsin's governor can strike parts of a budget bill and sign the rest into law.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote