Senate Bill 290 aims to amend the rules governing local government proceedings in Wisconsin, specifically regarding the consideration of ordinances or resolutions that have previously failed to be enacted or adopted. The bill stipulates that governing bodies of political subdivisions, including village boards and town boards, cannot prohibit the consideration of an ordinance or resolution that is substantially similar or identical to one that was previously voted on but not adopted, provided that at least two years have passed since the earlier vote. This change is intended to allow local governments more flexibility in revisiting issues that may have been rejected in the past.

The bill also includes several amendments and new provisions related to the rules of proceedings for village boards and common councils. Notably, it renumbers and amends existing statutes, creates new sections that outline the authority of local governing bodies to set their own rules, and specifies that these rules cannot prevent the reconsideration of similar ordinances after the two-year waiting period. Additionally, it repeals and recreates a section concerning the common council's rules of proceedings, ensuring consistency with the new provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance local governance by allowing for the re-examination of previously considered legislative measures.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 62.03(1), 62.03, 62.11(3)(e), 62.11