Bill > SB290

This bill modifies the rules of proceedings for several types of local government bodies in Wisconsin, specifically county boards, town boards, village boards, and city common councils. The key provision allows these governing bodies to reconsider ordinances or resolutions that are substantially similar or identical to previous proposals that failed to pass, with the condition that at least two years have elapsed since the original vote. Previously, some local government rules might have prohibited re-introducing such measures, effectively preventing further discussion or potential passage of similar legislation. By creating this standardized approach across different levels of local government, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for local elected officials to revisit and potentially revise proposed ordinances and resolutions that did not initially succeed. The bill applies to county boards (under section 59.11), town boards (under section 60.20), village boards (under section 61.32), and city common councils (under section 62.11), ensuring a consistent rule across different types of local governmental bodies in Wisconsin.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb290