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WI AB922
WI AB922Authorizing the creation of a Southeast Regional Transit Authority and making appropriations. (FE)
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2018
03/28/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to amend 32.02 (11), 32.05 (1) (a), 32.07 (2), 40.02 (28), 66.0301 (1) (a), 66.0903 (1) (d), 67.01 (5), 70.11 (2), 71.26 (1) (b), chapter 77 (title), subchapter V (title) of chapter 77 [precedes 77.70], 77.71, 77.73 (2), 77.73 (2m), 77.73 (3), 77.75, 77.76 (1), 77.76 (2), 77.76 (4), 77.77 (1), 77.77 (3), 77.78, 85.064 (1) (b), 345.05 (2) and 611.11 (4) (a); and to create 20.566 (1) (gc), 20.835 (4) (gc), 66.1039, 77.54 (9a) (er), 77.708, 77.76 (3r) and 345.05 (1) (ag) of the statutes; Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Southeast Regional Transit Authority and making appropriations. (FE)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the creation of a Southeast Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) for the counties of Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee. The SRTA can impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.5% within its jurisdictional area, if approved by voters in a referendum. The bill outlines the governance and powers of the SRTA, including the ability to operate a comprehensive unified local transportation system, coordinate specialized transportation services, and issue bonds. The bill also makes various technical changes to state law to accommodate the SRTA, such as including it as a political subdivision and transit authority for various purposes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (16)
Peter Barca (D)*,
Terese Berceau (D)*,
Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,
David Crowley (D)*,
Jason Fields (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Dana Wachs (D)*,
Leon Young (D)*,
JoCasta Zamarripa (D)*,
Josh Zepnick (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Lena Taylor (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/28/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab922 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2017/REG/AB922.pdf |
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