Wisconsin Legislature: Municipality

Emergency services expenditures by county or municipality may not be less than 2009 expenditures: 2009 WisAct 28 provision repealed - AB138

Expenditure restraint payments: excluding from calculation a municipality's purchasing agreement with a school district - AB279

Expenditure restraint payments: excluding from calculation a municipality's purchasing agreement with a school district - SB196

Fiscal year allowable revenues for state and local governmental units created, excess revenue returned to taxpayers or deposited in budget stabilization fund, electoral approval for certain taxing and spending decisions, and local governmental units allowed to exempt themselves from certain state mandates: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR48

General transportation aids payments [Sec. 2268-2278; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 2274-2278] - AB40

General transportation aids payments [Sec. 2268-2278] - SB27

Hiring persons not legally in the U.S.: companies are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemptions, public works contracts, and local governmental unit loans or grants for seven years - SB137

Law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: municipality to pay health care premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children under certain conditions - AB27

Law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: municipality to pay health care premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children under certain conditions - SB18

Legislature prohibited from passing a bill placing requirements on local governmental units unless it contains an appropriation covering all costs: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR46

Local government pooled-investment fund: State Treasurer duties transferred to DOA [Sec. 755, 896, 898-903, 9149 (2) - AB40

Local government pooled-investment fund: State Treasurer duties transferred to DOA [Sec. 755, 896, 898-903, 9149 (2) - SB27

Local governments to pay employer contributions to retirement systems in an amount equal to employee required contributions [A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1725e] - AB40

``Municipality" defined re debt offset program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2131d] - AB40

``Municipality" definition revised re certifying debt to DOR - AB542

``Municipality" definition revised re certifying debt to DOR - SB465

Public libraries: local government maintenance of effort requirement repealed [Sec. 1171-1176] - AB40

Public libraries: local government maintenance of effort requirement repealed [Sec. 1171-1176] - SB27

Purchasing preference from Wisconsin-based businesses: setting percentage goals for state agencies and local governmental units; DOA duties and plan required - AB21

Railroad company public utility taxes: distribution to local governments [Sec. 2152] - AB40

Railroad company public utility taxes: distribution to local governments [Sec. 2152] - SB27

Special charge under the property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: third party allowed to collect installment payments, lien provision, written guarantee of certain savings-to-investment ratio under set conditions, and third party technical review - AB526

Special charge under the property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: third party allowed to collect installment payments, lien provision, written guarantee of certain savings-to-investment ratio under set conditions, and third party technical review - SB425

State Mandates, Joint Committee on, created; legislature may not enact bills with state-imposed mandates unless they either receive a hearing or are funded; state agency rules provision; LFB report requirement - AB326

Unclaimed money or security held by a municipal or county officer or clerk of court: deposit into public treasury provisions revised - AB507

County shoreland zoning ordinance does not apply to unincorporated areas under set conditions - SB36

Town incorporated as a city or village: organizing the first election of officers changed from circuit court clerk to county clerk requirement - AB506

Absentee ballots: municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall not return ballot to elector; elector may not vote in person in same election on election day [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, proof of identification required with absentee ballot application] - SB271

Absentee ballots: municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall not return ballot to elector, including ballots with improperly completed or no certificate; elector may not vote in person in same election on election day; proof of identification required with ballot application - AB525

Election-related expenses to local governments: reimbursement of costs revised, voter ID training provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3t, u, 747j, k] - AB40

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or DOT issued ID card, verification provision; GAB, DOT, municipal clerk, and board of election commissioners duties - AB365

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or DOT issued ID card, verification provision; GAB, DOT, municipal clerk, and board of election commissioners duties - SB528

Identification requirement for voting in elections created, provisional and absentee ballot provisions; use of corroborating electors to verify residence discontinued; DOT ID card fee waived, obtaining a card without a photo for religious reasons, and issuing an identification certificate; special voting deputies to certain adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes permitted; GAB public informational campaign [for further revisions, see entry under ``Voting"] - AB7

Municipal Clerks Week recognized May 1-7, 2011 - SJR26

Unclaimed money or security held by a municipal or county officer or clerk of court: deposit into public treasury provisions revised - AB507

Voter registration at high schools and certain tribal schools: requirement and procedures deleted - AB481

Voter registration at high schools and certain tribal schools: requirement and procedures deleted - SB386

Aerial approach ordinance: political subdivision in adjoining state that owns an airport in this state does not have the authority to enact - SB265

Alcohol beverage retailers: closing hours for Class ``A" and ``Class A" license holders changed, municipal ordinance provision - AB63

Alcohol beverage retailers: closing hours for Class ``A" and ``Class A" license holders changed, municipal ordinance provision - SB44

Bicycle law revisions re definition, use of hand signals, lighting, overtaking and passing by vehicles, and metal or studded tires; motor bicycle and EPAMD provisions; moped treated like a bicycle for local ordinance parking purposes [A.Amdt.1: revisions re passing by vehicles, moped parking ordinance, and effective date] - AB265

Bird hunting preserve license: local government cannot limit number of wild birds released; liability limitations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2702p, 3508m; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: liability provision deleted, deletes 3508m] - AB40

Bow and arrow hunting: local governmental units may not enact or enforce local law prohibiting, exception provided - AB234

Commercial quadricycle: definition and possession and consumption of alcohol beverages by passengers permitted; consumption by driver prohibited, penalties provided; municipal authority to regulate operation of - AB120

Commercial quadricycle: definition and possession and consumption of alcohol beverages by passengers permitted; consumption by driver prohibited, penalties provided; municipal authority to regulate operation of - SB142

Contribution surcharge to crime prevention organizations: circuit court and municipal court may order for certain ordinance violations; forfeiture, fine, and court costs provisions - AB385

Contribution surcharge to crime prevention organizations: circuit court and municipal court may order for certain ordinance violations; forfeiture, fine, and court costs provisions - SB541

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat - AB562

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat [S.Amdt.1: ``land development" provisions deleted] - SB504

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - AB286

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - SB207

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - AB41

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - SB23

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - JR1 AB12

Habitual parking violator: county or municipal ordinance for the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of vehicle permitted; conditions and fee provisions - AB569

Habitual parking violator: county or municipal ordinance for the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of vehicle permitted; conditions and fee provisions - SB521

Homemade wine and fermented malt beverages: standards for which a license or permit is not required and occupational taxes not owed revised; JSCTE appendix report [A.Amdt.2: competitions, exhibitions, or tastings must be held in a private residence or licensed premises and no fees may be charged, municipality may regulate by ordinance] - SB395

Landlord-tenant relations: laws revised re disposal of tenant's personal property, security deposit, standardized check-in sheet, disclosure of uncorrected building code violations, repair or maintenance requests, voiding a rental agreement, damages for tenant's failure to vacate, and eviction for nonpayment of rent; local governments prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance placing a moratorium on evictions - AB561

Landlord-tenant relations: laws revised re disposal of tenant's personal property, security deposit, standardized check-in sheet, disclosure of uncorrected building code violations, repair or maintenance requests, voiding a rental agreement, damages for tenant's failure to vacate, and eviction for nonpayment of rent; local governments prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance placing a moratorium on evictions [for further revisions, see entry under ``Landlord and tenant"] - SB466

Lawful presence in state: if reasonable suspicion, law enforcement officer to have federal agency determine re person arrested or charged with a crime or civil action, secured custody and jail cost provisions; ordinance, resolution, or policy prohibiting a local governmental employee from inquiring if an individual receiving public services has a satisfactory immigration status or notifying the federal government of the presence of illegal aliens prohibited, writ of mandamus provision - AB173

Marijuana possession: second and subsequent charges under a local ordinance - AB702

Minimum wage law revisions; DWD duties and consumer price index provision; prohibition on living wage local ordinance eliminated - AB281

Minimum wage law revisions; DWD duties and consumer price index provision; prohibition on living wage local ordinance eliminated - SB187

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by local governments by ordinance: referendum requirement - AB295

Municipal court practice and procedure revisions re filing oath and bond of a municipal judge, signatures on citations or complaints alleging violation of an ordinance, default judgment against a defendant who fails to appear at trial, and transcript fee for electronic recording of court proceedings (remedial legislation) - SB454

Municipal ordinance violations by or allegedly by a 17 year old may not be displayed in CCAP - AB708

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs realigned re state highway projects: condemnation provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2233m, 2271m] - AB40

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs realigned re state highway projects: relocation of sign to new location within the same municipality - AB618

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs realigned re state highway projects: relocation of sign to new location within the same municipality - SB493

Person alleged to have violated criminal law, civil law, or municipal ordinance and has not previously been adjudicated delinquent and is subject to circuit court or municipal court rather than juvenile court jurisdiction: age raised from 17 to 18 - AB703

Public buildings and places of employment: ordinances establishing minimum standards for construction, repair, and maintenance must conform to Comm.Dept rules - SB32

Residential dwelling rental: local ordinance prohibiting or restricting may not be enacted or enforced; excluded from definitions of ``hotel", ``bed and breakfast", and ``tourist rooming house" and is not subject to DHS regulation - AB617

Residential dwelling rental: local ordinance prohibiting or restricting may not be enacted or enforced; excluded from definitions of ``hotel", ``bed and breakfast", and ``tourist rooming house" and is not subject to DHS regulation - SB482

Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits - AB155

Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits [S.Amdt.3: prohibits ordinances that place requirements on landlords re security deposits and inspections] - SB107

Synthetic cannabinoid and two stimulant substances classified as Schedule I controlled substances, penalties and ordinance provisions; JRCCP report - AB57

Synthetic cannabinoid and two stimulant substances classified as Schedule I controlled substances, penalties and ordinance provisions; JRCCP report - SB54

Termination of tenancy for criminal activity permitted, definition, written notice, and right to contest provisions; law enforcement to notify rental property owner or manager of nuisance investigations at the property if there is a nuisance ordinance - AB668

Traffic control attendants: permitting ordinances allowing appointment of for the protection of persons crossing highways - AB610

Traffic control attendants: permitting ordinances allowing appointment of for the protection of persons crossing highways at or near special events [S.Amdt.1: special event provision removed] - SB458

Traffic control attendants: permitting ordinances allowing appointment of to direct traffic at or near special events; vehicle owner liability and penalty provisions - SB439

Variance expiration date: municipality or county may pass an ordinance specifying - AB403

Variance expiration date: municipality or county may pass an ordinance specifying [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB300

Zoning ordinances re agricultural or residential use: frac sand mining provisions and definition - SB405