Cindi Duchow, Wisconsin State Representative for 97th District | https://www.facebook.com
Cindi Duchow, Wisconsin State Representative for 97th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a tax credit for relocating to this state due to Hurricane Helene or the Los Angeles wildfires. (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 a nonrefundable income tax credit of $10,000 for U.S. citizens who relocate to Wisconsin due to either the Los Angeles wildfires of 2025 or Hurricane Helene of 2024. Eligible individuals must have lived in Los Angeles County, California, or North Carolina until the disaster occurred and must have relocated to Wisconsin due to these events. The credit applies to taxable years starting after Dec. 31, 2024, and ending before Jan. 1, 2026. It cannot be claimed by individuals with a felony conviction or those who do not meet specific residency and tax filing criteria outlined in the bill.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Representative Scott Krug (Republican-72nd District), Representative Paul Melotik (Republican-22nd District), Representative Jeffrey Mursau (Republican-36th District), and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (Republican-21st District).
Cindi Duchow has co-authored or authored another 21 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Duchow graduated from the University of Wisconsin.
Duchow, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 97th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Scott Allen.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB139 | 03/17/2025 | A tax credit for relocating to this state due to Hurricane Helene or the Los Angeles wildfires. (FE) |
| AB71 | 02/24/2025 | School district operating referenda |
| AB51 | 02/20/2025 | Participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations |
| AB34 | 02/17/2025 | Court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths |
| AB8 | 02/06/2025 | Agreements for direct primary care |
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