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Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB155

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB155

Introduced
4/10/23  
Refer
4/10/23  
Report Pass
2/14/24  
Refer
2/14/24  
Engrossed
2/22/24  
Refer
2/26/24  

Caption

The sale or rental of soda water beverage equipment and coin-operated vending machines. (FE)

Impact

The bill is significant as it represents a shift in the balance of regulatory authority, effectively removing state oversight over particular commercial transactions. This change is anticipated to help wholesalers and retailers in the soda beverage industry by allowing them greater flexibility and autonomy in their sales practices without state-imposed restrictions on the terms of sale or rental. The lack of regulation may lead to an environment where businesses can negotiate terms freely, potentially stimulating competition and reducing costs for retail establishments.

Summary

Assembly Bill 155 aims to limit the regulatory powers of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) specifically concerning the sale or rental of soda water beverage equipment and coin-operated vending machines. This legislation would prohibit DATCP from enforcing any rules or orders related to the terms of sale or rental of these items by wholesalers to retail food establishments. By doing so, the bill seeks to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses involved in these transactions.

Contention

Notably, this bill could be contentious as it removes an existing layer of consumer protection related to the sale and rental of soda water beverage equipment. Critics may argue that without regulatory oversight, there could be negative effects on consumer rights and fair competition within the market. The absence of regulations on the terms of sale or rental may open opportunities for unfair practices that could harm small businesses and consumers in the retail food sector. Discussions among legislators regarding this bill likely revolved around the implications of deregulating certain aspects of trade practices in Wisconsin.

Latest AB155 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI SB148

The sale or rental of soda water beverage equipment and coin-operated vending machines. (FE)

WI H7256

Exempts machinery and equipment used to provide broadband communications service the from the sales and use tax.

WI S2166

Exempts machinery and equipment used to provide broadband communications service the from the sales and use tax.

WI SB1152

Modifies a sales tax exemption for certain farm machinery and equipment

WI A07475

Relates to authorizing and regulating the use of electronic bell jar vending machines; requires responsible placement and operation of electronic bell jar vending machines; allows for geographic considerations for such machine placement.

WI S06351

Relates to authorizing and regulating the use of electronic bell jar vending machines; requires responsible placement and operation of electronic bell jar vending machines; allows for geographic considerations for such machine placement.

WI HB534

Exempts sales of goods through coin-operated vending machines from sales and use tax (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

WI HB2007

Retail Sales and Use Tax; sales through vending machines.

WI HB559

Repeals the state sales and use tax exclusion for manufacturing machinery and equipment and the exemption for business utilities and provides a refund of the state sales and use tax collected on certain manufacturing machinery and equipment and industrial utilities (OR INCREASE GF RV See Note)

WI HB05591

An Act Concerning The Machinery Rental Surcharge Rate, Certain Municipal Filing Fees And The Property Tax Exemption For Certain Paint Mixing Machinery And Equipment.

Similar Bills

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