Assembly Bill 250 aims to establish a funding mechanism for the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee County, the only county in Wisconsin with a population of 750,000 or more. The bill creates a continuing appropriation account under section 20.485 (2) (a) of the statutes, allowing the War Memorial Center's memorial board to request funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). To access these funds, the memorial board must provide a detailed description of the intended use of the funds and demonstrate that it has secured matching funds to cover at least half of the total anticipated costs for the project.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for requesting funds, including a requirement for the DVA to review requests within 60 days and provide a decision on approval or denial. If approved, the DVA must disburse the funds within 30 days. The memorial board is also mandated to submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Finance detailing how the funds were utilized and the remaining balance in the appropriation account. This legislative initiative seeks to ensure the ongoing support and maintenance of the War Memorial Center, honoring the contributions of those who served in military conflicts.