Senate Bill 463 aims to repeal the existing prohibition against local governments in Wisconsin from enacting their own minimum wage ordinances. Currently, state law prevents cities, villages, towns, and counties from establishing and administering minimum wage regulations. By eliminating this prohibition, the bill allows local jurisdictions the authority to set their own minimum wage standards, potentially leading to variations in wage levels across different areas of the state.

The bill has been introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development for further consideration. The legislative analysis indicates that the repeal of this statute could have significant implications for local governance and economic development, as it empowers municipalities to address wage issues in a manner that reflects their specific economic conditions and needs.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 104.001