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: "maximum life and allocation period for Tax Incremental District Number 9 in the village of DeForest and the total value of taxable property that may be included in tax incremental financing districts created in the village of DeForest. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill modifies tax incremental financing (TIF) regulations for Tax Incremental District (TID) Number 9 in the village of DeForest, Wisconsin. It extends the allowable life and tax allocation period of TID Number 9 from the usual 20 years to 30 years after its creation in September 2017. Additionally, the bill exempts one amendment to the project plan of TID Number 9 from the restriction that prohibits the equalized value of a new or amended TID, combined with the value increment of all existing TIDs, from exceeding 12% of the total equalized value of taxable property in the village. However, the bill prohibits any extension for the purpose of improving housing stock, which is typically allowed for up to one year if certain conditions are met.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Bob G. Donovan (Republican-61st District), Representative Jenna Jacobson (Democrat-50th District), Representative Alex R. Joers (Democrat-81st District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Sarah Keyeski (Democrat-14th District) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), along nine other co-sponsors.
Todd Novak has authored or co-authored another 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB137 | 03/13/2025 | Maximum life and allocation period for Tax Incremental District Number 9 in the village of DeForest and the total value of taxable property that may be included in tax incremental financing districts created in the village of DeForest. (FE) |
| AB129 | 03/13/2025 | Providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE) |
| AB120 | 03/11/2025 | Positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE) |
| AB118 | 03/11/2025 | A transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB54 | 02/24/2025 | Utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE) |
| 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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