Assembly Bill 282 aims to amend the rules governing local government proceedings in Wisconsin, specifically regarding the consideration of ordinances or resolutions that were previously voted on but not enacted. The bill stipulates that governing bodies, including village boards and town boards, cannot prohibit the consideration of a substantially similar or identical ordinance or resolution if it is taken up at least two years after the earlier attempt. This provision is designed to allow local governments more flexibility in revisiting issues that may not have passed initially.

The bill includes several specific amendments and creations of statutory language. Notably, it renumbers and amends section 61.32, which pertains to village boards, and creates new sections 59.11 (4m), 60.20 (4), and 61.32 (6) to establish rules of proceedings that align with the new provisions. Additionally, it amends section 62.03 (1) and repeals and recreates section 62.11 (3) (e) to reflect these changes. The overall intent is to streamline the process for local governments to reconsider past ordinances or resolutions, thereby enhancing their legislative capabilities.

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