Bill > SB215

This bill modifies several provisions related to town government operations, primarily focusing on town clerk and treasurer appointments. The bill allows towns to appoint town clerks and treasurers regardless of population size, whereas previously this was limited to towns with 2,500 or more residents. It provides more flexibility for towns to create combined clerk and treasurer positions, allowing town boards to decide when such a combination takes effect, either immediately upon vacancy or at the end of current office terms. The bill also updates provisions for deputy town clerks and treasurers, clarifying that they can be appointed by the clerk or treasurer to perform duties when directed or when the primary official is unable to perform their duties. Additionally, deputies are no longer required to be residents of the town. The bill makes a technical change to highway discontinuance rules, removing the word "traveled" from the statute describing how long a highway remains a public pathway. These changes aim to provide towns with more administrative flexibility and streamline local government operations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb215