AB 1201 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: the definition of political action committee for campaign finance purposes.

This bill proposes to update the legal definition of a political action committee (PAC) for campaign finance purposes in the state statutes. It would classify a group as a PAC if it spends more than $1,000 in a 12-month period on express advocacy, referendum support or opposition, or contributions to candidates, legislative committees, or political parties. The definition specifically excludes fundraising and administrative expenses from the spending calculation. This change would affect how organizations are categorized and regulated under campaign finance laws. The bill was introduced in March 2026 but failed to pass the Senate.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Snodgrass, Tenorio, Miresse, Sinicki, Kirsch, Johnson, Udell, Moore Omokunde, Bare, Billings, Roe, Arney, Fitzgerald, Brown and McCarville; cosponsored by Senators Larson, Carpenter, Wall, Roys, Dassler-Alfheim and Spreitzer
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