David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/
David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (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 Wisconsin's motor vehicle fuel tax system by extending an existing administrative allowance to include diesel fuel, allowing suppliers to retain 1.35% of the motor vehicle fuel tax on their first sale in the state. Additionally, it introduces a refund mechanism for retailers experiencing fuel evaporation losses, permitting them to claim a refund equal to 0.5% of the state motor vehicle fuel tax paid. Retailers must file claims within 12 months of purchase, accompanied by supplier invoices or purchase lists. This refund aims to compensate for shrinkage or evaporation during storage. The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Representative Jill Billings (Democrat-95th District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Steve Doyle (Democrat-94th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District), and Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), along six other co-sponsors.
David Armstrong has co-authored or authored another 55 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Armstrong, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 67th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Rob Summerfield.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB200 | 04/15/2025 | Applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB194 | 04/15/2025 | Modifications to housing programs under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE) |
| AB182 | 04/15/2025 | Changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE) |
| AB181 | 04/15/2025 | County forest administration grant eligibility |
| AB167 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE) |
| AB162 | 04/08/2025 | Workforce metrics. (FE) |
| AB158 | 04/02/2025 | Changing the conditions of liability for worker’s compensation benefits for emergency medical responders, emergency medical services practitioners, volunteer firefighters, correctional officers, emergency dispatchers, coroners and coroner staff, and medical examiners and medical examiner staff. (FE) |
| AB153 | 04/02/2025 | Income change notifications for child support or maintenance orders |
| AB151 | 04/02/2025 | A presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest |
| AB146 | 03/17/2025 | Requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims |
| AB133 | 03/13/2025 | Investment securities under the Uniform Commercial Code |
| AB107 | 03/11/2025 | Conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations |
| AB82 | 02/28/2025 | Exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee. (FE) |
| AB70 | 02/24/2025 | A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption |
| AB64 | 02/24/2025 | An income tax subtraction for certain expenses paid by a school teacher. (FE) |
| AB63 | 02/24/2025 | Financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE) |
| AB59 | 02/24/2025 | The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE) |
| AB53 | 02/24/2025 | Special circumstances battery to a community service officer and providing a penalty |
| AB41 | 02/17/2025 | Local regulation of vegetable gardens |
| AB35 | 02/17/2025 | Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB21 | 02/06/2025 | Technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE) |
| AB12 | 02/06/2025 | State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE) |
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