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WI SB1099
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Wall
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AI Summary
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Requires county board chairpersons to publish a class 1 public notice when a vacancy occurs, including the procedure for applying for the position.
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Appointments to fill vacancies can only be made no earlier than 14 days after publishing the notice, and only from those who formally applied.
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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.
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Vacancies occurring after November 30 in the year preceding term expiration cannot be filled by appointment.
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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