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WI SB254
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Wimberger
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AI Summary
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Creates a $9,000,000 continuing appropriation in fiscal year 2025-26 through the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee County
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Allows the War Memorial Center's memorial board to request funds from DVA for operational expenses (memorials, capital projects, exhibits, programs, salaries, insurance) and facility maintenance, repairs, development, construction, or improvements
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Requires the memorial board to provide matching funds equal to the amount requested, covering at least half of the total anticipated project cost
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DVA must review funding requests within 60 days and disburse approved funds within 30 days; denied requests may be appealed within 90 days
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Memorial board must submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Finance describing how funds were used and the remaining appropriation balance
Legislative Description
Funding for the War Memorial Center and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
11/4/2025