SB 638 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: the maximum compensation for compatibility with elective offices in cities, villages, and towns. (FE)

SB 638 raises the maximum annual compensation limit for volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and emergency responders who hold elected local offices. It increases the cap to $35,000 for cities/villages/towns with 5,000 or fewer residents and $25,000 for larger communities. This change allows more emergency service workers to serve in local government while receiving compensation for their roles, aligning with existing wage provisions for elected officials.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 14, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Nov 14, 2025
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Introduced by Senators Jagler and Dassler-Alfheim; cosponsored by Representatives Kitchens, Dittrich, Goeben, Kaufert, Knodl, Mursau, O'Connor, Sheehan and Wichgers
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