Todd Novak, Wisconsin State Representative of 51st District | Facebook
Todd Novak, Wisconsin State Representative of 51st District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill exempts Tax Incremental District (TID) Number 6, if created by the City of Middleton on or before June 1, 2025, from the existing limitation that the equalized value of taxable property of a new or amended TID plus the value increment of all existing TIDs in a city or village may not exceed 12% of the total equalized value of taxable property in that city or village. Additionally, the bill prohibits the city from extending the lifespan of TID Number 6 for housing stock improvements, as is generally allowed under current law if certain conditions are met, such as paying off project costs and notifying the Department of Revenue.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Patrick Testin (Republican-24th District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District), Representative Ben DeSmidt (Democrat-65th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Dianne H. Hesselbein (Democrat-27th District), Senator Melissa Ratcliff (Democrat-16th District), and Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), along eight other co-sponsors.
Todd Novak has authored or co-authored another two bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Novak, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2015 to represent the state's 51st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Howard Marklein.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 | 02/06/2025 | Limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE) |
| AB1 | 01/31/2025 | Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) |
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