Relating to: flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.
SB 40 restricts flag displays on state and local government properties to only the U.S. flag, Wisconsin state flag, and state agency flags. Exceptions allow specific flags (like veterans' or tribal flags) under strict conditions, but prohibit any flag promoting political parties, causes, holidays, or ideological views - even under these exceptions. The bill repeals an outdated administrative rule about flag displays and applies to state buildings, local government facilities, and school properties. It does not affect flags on tribal lands or private entities leasing government space.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Senators Feyen and Tomczyk;
cosponsored by Representatives O'Connor, Murphy, Brooks, Goeben, Armstrong, Behnke, Dittrich, Green, Gundrum, B. Jacobson, Knodl, Kreibich, Penterman and Wichgers
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