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WI AB830
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lori Palmeri
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AI Summary
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Creates section 85.66 of Wisconsin statutes requiring the Department of Transportation's long-range statewide transportation plan to include a vision for low-carbon public transit, transportation sector electrification, cost-effective charging infrastructure, equitable clean transportation incentives, and transportation solutions for underserved areas
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Defines underserved areas as rural communities, low-income communities, and communities where the majority of residents are members of a racial minority
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Allows DOT to satisfy requirements by referencing other planning documents that contain the required visions rather than including them directly in the long-range plan
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Requires DOT to submit a report to the governor and relevant legislative standing committees within 6 months detailing current incorporation efforts and strategies for incorporating any missing elements into future plans
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Introduced January 6, 2026 by Representative Palmeri and 16 co-sponsors, referred to Committee on Transportation
Legislative Description
Required inclusions in the long-range statewide transportation plan. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Clancy added as a coauthor
2/2/2026