Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Science, Technology, and AI

Assembly Bill 204

Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation.

By Representatives Moses, Zimmerman, Goodwin, Gundrum, Callahan, Swearingen and Behnke; cosponsored by Senators Testin and Feyen.

April 23, 2025             Referred to Committee on Science, Technology, and AI

May 07, 2025              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (6)        Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler, Madison and DeSmidt.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Andrew O'Connor - Entertainment Software Association

·      Brian Raffel - Raven Software

·      Timothy Gerritsen - Lost Boys Interactive

·      Representative Clint Moses - AD 92

·      Andrew Williams - University of Wisconsin - Stout

·      Nathaniel Blair - Pubg Madglory

·      Benjamin  Kvalo - Midwest Games

·      Jennifer Javornik - Filament Games

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Brandon Tschacher - Milwaukee Esports Alliance

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

June 04, 2025              Executive Session Held

Present:       (6)        Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler, Madison and DeSmidt.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Representative Tusler, seconded by Representative Madison that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (6)     Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler, Madison and DeSmidt.

Noes:     (0)     None.

ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0

Moved by Representative Tusler, seconded by Representative Spiros that Assembly Bill 204 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler and DeSmidt.

Noes:     (1)     Representative Madison.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 1

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Mike Havey

Committee Clerk