Senate Bill 440 proposes changes to the publication requirements for legal notices in Wisconsin. The bill amends existing statutes to replace the specific requirement for legal notices to be published in Arial typeface with a broader requirement for a sans serif typeface. Additionally, it repeals obsolete language related to the newspaper publication of proposed constitutional amendments and other resolutions. The bill also renumbers a section of the statutes and makes minor amendments to clarify the responsibilities of the legislative reference bureau in enrolling and publishing legal notices.

Key changes include the deletion of the requirement for Arial typeface in favor of any sans serif typeface, and the repeal of section 35.35 (1) (a). The bill also specifies that adjustments in publication fees will be made based on variations in line length, with the Department of Administration responsible for certifying these adjustments. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the legal notice publication process while ensuring clarity and flexibility in the typeface used.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 13.92(1)(b)3.a, 13.92, 35.17(1), 35.17, 35.35(1)(a), 35.35, 985.08(2)(a), 985.08
Text as Enrolled: 13.92(1)(b)3.a, 13.92, 35.17(1), 35.17, 35.35(1)(a), 35.35, 985.08(2)(a), 985.08