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SB 998

Relating to: tourism promotion improvement districts. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse James

SB 998 modifies Wisconsin's tourism promotion improvement districts but failed passage in 2026; specific reforms remain unclear from available records.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 998

Legislative bill overview

SB 998 proposes to modify the structure and operations of tourism promotion improvement districts (TPIDs) in Wisconsin, which are special districts that fund tourism marketing through targeted taxes or fees. The bill appears to address how these districts are established, governed, or funded, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

TPIDs directly impact local tourism economies and tax collection mechanisms in Wisconsin communities. Changes to their governance or funding could affect how municipalities promote tourism, which influences hotel occupancy, restaurant traffic, and overall economic development in regions that rely on visitor spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism disputes: Stakeholders may disagree about how TPIDs should be financed (property taxes, hotel taxes, general revenues) and who bears the financial burden
  • Governance and local control: Questions may arise about whether TPID decisions should be made locally or with state oversight, and how much authority individual businesses versus municipalities should have
  • Scope and effectiveness: Debate likely exists over which areas qualify for TPID designation and whether the districts effectively generate sufficient tourism revenue to justify their costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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