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WI SB215

Bill

Status

Passed

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Romaine Quinn

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows town boards to combine the clerk and treasurer offices immediately upon both positions becoming vacant, rather than waiting for current terms to expire

  • 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

  • Repeals section 65.90(3)(a)1. related to publication requirements for proposed budget summaries and public hearing notices

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules5/27/2025
Transportation and Local Government4/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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