Assembly Bill 684 aims to repeal and amend various provisions related to the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, specifically those enacted under 2023 Act 12. The bill eliminates the requirement for both the county and the city to submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Finance regarding their expenditures from sales tax revenues intended to address unfunded retirement system liabilities. Additionally, it removes restrictions on budgeted expenditures for cultural or entertainment matters, as well as requirements for the county and city to identify and plan for the sale of unused buildings.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the governance structure of the fire and police commission in Milwaukee by granting it the authority to prescribe general policies and standards for the police and fire departments, which were previously under the control of the department chiefs. The common council's ability to suspend or modify rules established by the commission is also altered, allowing for more flexibility in governance. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline operations and reduce reporting and compliance burdens for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59.90, 62.50(1h), 62.50, 62.50(1j), 62.50(1m), 62.50(3)(title), 62.50(3)(a), 62.50(3)(am), 62.90, 66.1105(2)(f)2.e, 66.1105, 77.70(2)(c), 77.70, 77.701(2)(c), 77.701, 77.701(3), 79.039(1), 79.039, 79.039(1m)