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Introduced
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
In Committee
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law limits the authority of a political subdivision to regulate auxiliary containers. “Auxiliary container” is defined as “a bag, cup, bottle, can, or other packaging that is designed to be reusable or single-use; that is made of cloth, paper, plastic, cardboard, corrugated material, aluminum, glass, postconsumer recycled material, or similar material or substrates, including coated, laminated, or multi- layer substrates; and that is designed for transporting or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility.” Specifically, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision may not 1) enact or enforce an ordinance regulating the use, disposition, or sale of auxiliary containers; 2) prohibit or restrict auxiliary containers; or 3) impose a fee, charge, or surcharge on auxiliary containers. This bill eliminates these limitations on the authority of a political subdivision to regulate auxiliary containers.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal section 66.0419 of the Wisconsin statutes, which currently limits local governments' ability to regulate auxiliary containers. An auxiliary container is broadly defined as a bag, cup, bottle, can, or other packaging made from materials like cloth, paper, plastic, cardboard, or glass, used for transporting or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages. Under the existing law, local governments (political subdivisions) were prohibited from enacting ordinances that regulate, restrict, or impose fees on these containers, with some exceptions. By repealing this section of the law, the bill would restore local governments' authority to create their own regulations regarding auxiliary containers, such as implementing fees, bans, or other restrictions. This change would give municipalities more flexibility to address environmental concerns, waste management, or local sustainability efforts related to single-use and disposable containers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (30)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative Moore Omokunde added as a cosponsor (on 12/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb777 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB777.pdf |
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