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WI AB1144

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Spaude

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County board chairpersons must publish a class 1 public notice when a vacancy occurs, including the procedure for applying for the position

  • Appointments to fill vacancies may only occur no earlier than 14 days after publishing the notice, and only applicants who responded to the notice may be appointed

  • Appointees must be qualified electors and residents of the supervisory district, serving the unexpired portion of the term unless a special election is ordered

  • Vacancies occurring after November 30 in the year preceding term expiration cannot be filled by appointment

  • Applies to all Wisconsin counties except Milwaukee County

Legislative Description

Filling vacancies on a county board. (FE)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Campaigns and Elections

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Campaigns and Elections3/13/2026

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