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WI SB690
Bill
Status
12/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Ratcliff
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AI Summary
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Removes the current statutory prohibition on using eminent domain/condemnation power to acquire land for recreational trails, bicycle ways, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian ways
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Affects multiple government entities including the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, county boards, city councils, village boards, and county park commissions
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Repeals section 32.015 of the statutes, which was the primary provision barring condemnation for recreational trail purposes
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Amends approximately 15 different statutory sections across chapters covering parks, land acquisition, municipalities, and transportation to delete trail-related condemnation restrictions
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Applies to condemnation proceedings where title to the property has not yet vested in the condemning authority as of the bill's effective date
Legislative Description
Condemnation authority for recreational trails. (FE)
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
2/9/2026