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Sen. Quinn authors Wisconsin Senate bill on sustainable aviation fuel tax credit

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Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)

Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)

The new bill, authored by State Sen. Quinn, seeks to encourage production of sustainable aviation fuel in Wisconsin through an income and franchise tax credit, according to the Wisconsin State Senate.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill establishes an income and franchise tax credit for the production of sustainable aviation fuel in Wisconsin, effective for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2027. Sustainable aviation fuel is defined as aviation fuel composed of at least 90% synthetic, renewable, and nonpetroleum sources. The credit amounts to $1.50 per gallon of such fuel produced in the state. To qualify, any energy crops used must be grown within the United States. The bill restricts partnerships, limited liability companies, and tax-option corporations from claiming the credit directly; however, the eligibility and amount are based on their investments, allowing partners, members, or shareholders to claim the credit in proportion to their ownership interests.

The bill was co-authored by Representative David Steffen (Republican-4th District), Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District), Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), and Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), along eight other co-sponsors.

Romaine Robert Quinn has authored or co-authored another 55 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Quinn graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay in 2014 with a BA.

Quinn, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2023 to represent the state's 25th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Janet Bewley.

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.

Bills Introduced by Romaine Robert Quinn in Wisconsin Senate During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
SB28405/30/2025A sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
SB24905/09/2025Vacancies in appointive state offices
SB24405/09/2025Modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
SB21904/25/2025Limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
SB21504/16/2025Town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways. (FE)
SB21404/16/2025Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)
SB21304/16/2025A tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
SB18004/07/2025Modifications to housing programs under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)
SB17804/03/2025Changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)
SB17604/03/2025An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)
SB17304/03/2025Creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)
SB17204/03/2025Prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE)
SB16603/27/2025Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
SB15803/27/2025County forest administration grant eligibility
SB11903/07/2025Positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE)
SB5602/21/2025The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)

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