Senate Bill 761 aims to repeal and amend various provisions related to Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee, 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 detailing 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 prepare plans for the use or sale of unused buildings.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the governance structure of the fire and police commission in Milwaukee by allowing the commission to prescribe general policies and standards for the police and fire departments, rather than having the chiefs of these departments hold sole authority for their management. It also changes the process for the common council to suspend or modify rules prescribed by the commission, removing the requirement for a two-thirds vote. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline operations and reduce reporting and compliance burdens for Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee.

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)