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This bill modifies existing Wisconsin state law regarding state aid for local fairs by removing a specific moral conduct requirement for counties, agricultural societies, associations, and boards seeking financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Currently, these organizations must file an itemized statement within 30 days after their fair's conclusion, detailing net premiums paid, and previously were required to explicitly confirm that gambling devices, intoxicating liquors (with minor exceptions for beer and wine), and "immoral" exhibitions were prohibited from the fairgrounds. The proposed legislation eliminates the mandate to include this moral conduct declaration, while maintaining other reporting requirements such as filing a financial report by January 31st that includes details about receipts, disbursements, attendance, and other information DATCP requests. By removing this provision, the bill streamlines the state aid application process for local fair organizations, reducing bureaucratic language without changing the fundamental process of state fair funding.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb328