Marc Julian Bradley, Wisconsin State Senator for 28th District | Official Website
Marc Julian Bradley, Wisconsin State Senator for 28th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, 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 establishes a tax credit for film production companies operating in Wisconsin, offering 30% credits on wages and production expenses within the state. A new State Film Office will manage accreditations and allocations, with an annual cap of $10 million in credits. Companies can also receive credits for investments in film-related property in their first three years operating in the state. No single applicant may receive over $1 million in credits annually. Unused credits can be carried forward, and nonprofit entities can transfer credits. The bill requires an annual report and biennial audit on the credit program's efficiency and impact. Effective the day after publication or two days after the 2025 budget act's publication, whichever is later.
The bill was co-authored by Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Senator Chris Larson (Democrat-7th District), Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), and Representative Steve Doyle (Democrat-94th District), along 31 other co-sponsors.
Julian Bradley has authored or co-authored another 27 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Bradley graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse in 2014 with a BS.
Bradley, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2021 to represent the state's 28th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Dave Craig.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB231 | 04/29/2025 | Creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| SB176 | 04/03/2025 | An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE) |
| SB141 | 03/21/2025 | Allowing an unlicensed person to use a motor vehicle and providing a penalty |
| SB132 | 03/14/2025 | Classification of the crime of impersonating law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and certain other emergency personnel and providing a penalty |
| SB125 | 03/14/2025 | A nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE) |
| SB124 | 03/14/2025 | Creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE) |
| SB115 | 03/07/2025 | Department of Justice collection and reporting of certain criminal case data. (FE) |
| SB93 | 03/07/2025 | Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE) |
| SB61 | 02/21/2025 | Excluding expenditures funded by referenda from shared costs for the purpose of determining equalization aid for school districts. (FE) |
| SB57 | 02/21/2025 | County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE) |
| SB36 | 02/12/2025 | An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE) |
| SB35 | 02/12/2025 | Law enforcement and firefighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE) |
| SB25 | 02/05/2025 | Court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths |
| SB10 | 02/03/2025 | Access to public high schools for military recruiters |
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