Relating to: filling vacancies on a county board. (FE)
This bill updates Wisconsin statutes to clarify how vacancies on county boards should be filled. It requires the board chairperson to publish a public notice inviting applications when a vacancy occurs, allowing qualified local residents to apply for the position. The bill also establishes rules for appointing interim board members or holding special elections depending on when the vacancy happens during the term. These changes affect county board members, their chairs, and residents seeking to serve on local governing bodies.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Senators Wall and Ratcliff;
cosponsored by Representatives Spaude, Rivera-Wagner, Clancy, Fitzgerald, Miresse, Roe and Sheehan
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