Bill > AB459

This bill creates a new provision in Wisconsin statutes, specifically section 59.52 (29m), to provide an exception to existing county contracting requirements. Currently, counties generally have to follow specific procedures, often involving competitive bidding, when undertaking public works projects. However, this bill exempts counties from these requirements when purchasing used mobile homes and park model homes specifically for the purpose of providing housing for individuals who are on supervised release under section 980.08 of the statutes, which deals with the commitment of sexually violent persons. This means that for this particular type of purchase and for this specific housing purpose, counties will not be bound by the usual public works contracting rules.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab459