Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
AB 913: Relating to: subtraction for certain income of members of the National Guard and Reserves. (FE)
Ben Franklin
AB 913 status: Introduced — Representative Doyle added as a coauthor (updated Jun 16, 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
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes a state income tax subtraction for specific income earned by members of the National Guard and Reserves.
Who is affected
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve, and the state's general fund.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires service members to satisfy eligibility criteria for the tax subtraction, which are not detailed in the summary.
Costs and funding
The bill carries a fiscal effect on state revenue by reducing total taxable income collected from the affected population.
When it takes effect
Currently introduced and under debate in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Potential benefits
Provides tax relief and financial recognition to National Guard and Reserve personnel.
Risks and tradeoffs
The lack of quantified fiscal impact and defined eligibility criteria for the tax subtraction.
What is still unknown
The specific definition of 'certain income' eligible for the subtraction and the total projected revenue impact on the state budget.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides direct income tax relief to military service members
- Increases disposable income for National Guard and Reserve personnel
- Acts as a financial incentive for military service retention
Risks
- Reduces total state tax revenue
- Requires potential adjustments to state budget projections
- Introduces administrative complexity for tax filing verification
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Offers financial support to members of the armed forces
- Provides recognition of service for National Guard members
- Alleviates financial strain on part-time military personnel
Risks
- Perception of inequity regarding other public-service taxpayers
- Benefits are limited to a specific demographic group
- Impact on social mobility is constrained by tax eligibility
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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 fiscal impact on the state budget is not quantified in the provided source
Analysis scope
Source information is limited to a brief summary and lacks specific fiscal data
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
- CommitteeUpcoming
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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