Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 602: Relating to: participating in the federal tax credit program for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
Jessie Rodriguez
AB 602 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation would have established a state tax credit program for donations made to qualified scholarship-granting organizations.
Who is affected
State taxpayers, private school scholarship organizations, and families seeking private school tuition assistance.
Requirements and enforcement
Donors would need to contribute to state-recognized scholarship organizations to claim the credit.
Costs and funding
Direct reduction in state tax revenue through credits; administrative costs for state tax and education agencies.
When it takes effect
The bill failed to pass in May 2026.
Potential benefits
Potentially increases private funding available for private school scholarships and lowers tax burdens for specific donors.
Risks and tradeoffs
Impact on state general fund revenue and concerns regarding the equity of school funding mechanisms.
What is still unknown
The specific credit amount and the eligibility criteria for qualifying scholarship organizations were not provided in the source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Incentivizes private charitable contributions to education
- Potentially lowers tax liability for participating taxpayers
- Reduces state funding burden for school-aged children
Risks
- Results in foregone state tax revenue
- Creates administrative costs for tax credit verification
- Potential for inefficient allocation of tax-advantaged capital
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Expands educational options for students
- Facilitates private support for tuition assistance
- Increases scholarship availability for private schools
Risks
- May exacerbate funding disparities between schools
- Potential to influence private school enrollment demographics
- Risk of creating unequal access to quality education
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Requires oversight of scholarship granting organizations
- Establishes a framework for tax credit monitoring
- Provides potential for public reporting on scholarship data
Risks
- Creates potential for regulatory burden on organizations
- Requires tracking of tax credit eligibility criteria
- Requires state agencies to manage compliance auditing
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill failed to override the Governor's veto, signifying significant political impasse regarding this policy
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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