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WI SB81

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Kapenga

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates recurring operating referenda for school districts, which currently allow permanent authority to raise excess revenue above state-imposed limits through voter approval

  • Limits nonrecurring operating referenda to a maximum of 4 school years, requiring districts to return to voters more frequently for continued excess revenue authority

  • Amends Wisconsin statutes 121.91 (3)(a)1., 121.91 (3)(c), and 121.91 (7) governing school district revenue limits and referendum procedures

  • Applies to resolutions adopted on or after the effective date of the act, leaving existing recurring referenda unaffected

Legislative Description

School district operating referenda.

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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