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WI AB987
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Arney
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AI Summary
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Amends the statutory purpose statement for city and village zoning authority under Wisconsin Statutes section 62.23(7)(c)
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Removes language directing zoning regulations to "lessen congestion in the streets," "prevent the overcrowding of land," and "avoid undue concentration of population"
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Adds new purposes requiring zoning to ensure land development supports "healthy, livable communities" and fosters "a range of housing types"
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Adds requirement for zoning to advance "complete streets" that prioritize safety, comfort, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists
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Referred to the Assembly Committee on Local Government; introduced January 30, 2026
Legislative Description
The purpose statement for the statutory grant of local zoning authority.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government
1/30/2026