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WI AB71

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindi Duchow

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates recurring operating referenda that currently allow school districts to permanently exceed revenue limits through voter approval

  • Limits nonrecurring operating referenda to a maximum of 4 school years, after which districts must return to voters for reauthorization

  • Requires referendum resolutions to specify the purpose for which excess revenue will be used and the number of school years the resolution applies to

  • Amends statute 121.91 to ensure excess revenue approved through nonrecurring referenda is not included in the base for calculating future year revenue limits

  • Applies to resolutions adopted on or after the effective date of the act

Legislative Description

School district operating referenda.

Last Action

Public hearing held

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2025

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