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WI SB290
Bill
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andre Jacque
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AI Summary
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Local governing bodies (county boards, town boards, village boards, and common councils) may not adopt procedural rules that permanently block reconsideration of previously failed ordinances or resolutions
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An ordinance or resolution that is substantially similar or identical to one that was voted upon but not enacted may be taken up again after a 2-year waiting period
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Applies to all Wisconsin counties, towns, villages, and cities, including first-class cities operating under special charter (such as Milwaukee)
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Preserves the general authority of local governing bodies to determine their own rules of proceedings, subject to this new limitation
Legislative Description
Local government rules of proceedings and consideration of ordinances or resolutions for which enactment or adoption previously failed. (FE)
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026