The bill, introduced as 2025 Senate Bill 278, seeks to amend the sunset provision of the community-oriented policing-house grant program established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 19. Currently, this program, which provides grants to cities with populations of at least 30,000 for community-oriented policing initiatives, is set to expire on July 1, 2025. The proposed legislation extends this expiration date to July 1, 2027, thereby allowing the program to continue for an additional two years.

The specific legal change involves the amendment of section 9427 (1) of 2023 Wisconsin Act 19, where the original sunset date of July 1, 2025, is deleted and replaced with the new date of July 1, 2027. This extension aims to support ongoing community policing efforts and enhance public safety in larger cities across Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 20.455(2)(cp), 20.455