Senate Bill 81 proposes significant changes to the regulations surrounding school district operating referenda in Wisconsin. The bill eliminates the option for recurring operating referenda, allowing only nonrecurring referenda that can be approved for a maximum duration of four years. This change aims to limit the ability of school districts to raise excess revenue through permanent measures, thereby ensuring that any additional funding is temporary and subject to reevaluation after the specified period.

The bill amends several sections of the statutes, specifically 121.91 (3) (a) 1., (3) (c), and (7). Key insertions include the requirement that any resolution to exceed revenue limits must specify that the excess revenue is for a nonrecurring purpose and detail the number of school years the resolution applies to. Additionally, it clarifies that if excess revenue is approved for nonrecurring purposes, it will not be included in the base for determining future revenue limits. These amendments reflect a shift towards more controlled and temporary funding mechanisms for school districts.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 121.91(3)(a)1, 121.91, 121.91(3)(c), 121.91(7)