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WI SB215
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Romaine Quinn
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AI Summary
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Removes the 2,500 population threshold for towns to appoint (rather than elect) town clerks and treasurers, allowing all towns to use appointment regardless of size
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Allows town boards to combine the clerk and treasurer offices immediately upon both positions becoming vacant, rather than waiting for current terms to expire
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Permits town clerks and treasurers to appoint multiple deputies (previously limited to one), who must perform duties when directed or when the official is unable to serve
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Repeals section 65.90(3)(a)1. related to publication requirements for proposed budget summaries and public hearing notices
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Modifies highway discontinuance criteria so that a highway ceases to be public after 4 years if not opened or worked within that time (removes "traveled" as a qualifying use)
Legislative Description
Town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways. (FE)
Last Action
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025