Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
SB 929: Relating to: subtraction for certain income of members of the National Guard and Reserves. (FE)
Jesse James
SB 929 status: Introduced — Representative Doyle added as a cosponsor (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
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill introduces a subtraction from taxable income for members of the National Guard and Reserve units in Wisconsin.
Who is affected
Members of the National Guard and Reserves residing in Wisconsin who earn qualifying income.
Requirements and enforcement
Qualified individuals must adhere to new tax subtraction filing procedures once the bill is enacted.
Costs and funding
The state government will face reduced income tax revenue; specific fiscal estimates are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Provides targeted financial relief to service members, potentially improving retention and recruitment for state and federal reserve forces.
Risks and tradeoffs
Loss of tax revenue may necessitate budget adjustments elsewhere; administrative complexity in tracking eligibility.
What is still unknown
Exact income thresholds, specific military classifications eligible for the subtraction, and the total projected revenue impact.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increased disposable income for service members
- Potential incentive for Guard recruitment
- Retention support for military personnel
Risks
- Reduction in state tax revenue
- Potential fiscal pressure on the state budget
- Administrative costs for tax code updates
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Public recognition of military service
- Reduces financial stress for military households
- Supports social mobility for service families
Risks
- Reduced state funds for public social programs
- Perception of inequity by other taxpayer groups
- Benefit restricted to specific service branches
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.
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
Fiscal impact to the state general fund is not detailed.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full text unavailable.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
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