Bill > AB690

This bill modifies a Wisconsin statute regarding how local governments (political subdivisions) handle employment and contracting decisions. Specifically, the bill changes the language of Section 66.0145, removing the phrase "grant preferential treatment" from the existing law, which previously prohibited local governments from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, or sexual orientation in employment and public works contracting. By eliminating the term "preferential treatment," the bill appears to slightly narrow the scope of the original prohibition, though the core prohibition against discrimination remains intact. The change would apply unless federal aid requirements mandate otherwise, maintaining the existing exception for federal funding considerations. The bill represents a technical modification to the state's anti-discrimination statutes affecting local government employment and contracting practices.

Government Affairs

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab690