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WI SB1099

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Wall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county board chairpersons to publish a class 1 public notice when a vacancy occurs, including the procedure for applying for the position.

  • Appointments to fill vacancies can only be made no earlier than 14 days after publishing the notice, and only from those who formally applied.

  • Appointees must be qualified electors and residents of the supervisory district, and serve 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 Transportation and Local Government

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Local Government3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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