WI SB249

Creates a vacancy in appointive state offices when an incumbent's fixed term expires, overturning the Wisconsin Supreme Court's 2022 ruling in State ex rel. Kaul v. Prehn

Under current law following the Prehn decision, appointees to fixed-term positions may remain in office indefinitely until a successor is appointed and qualified, even after their term expires

Applies to appointive offices in any state department, agency, board, commission, authority, or other state government body created by the constitution or statute

Excludes legislative and judicial positions from the new vacancy definition

Introduced May 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs