Assembly Bill 940 seeks to repeal two outdated provisions in the Wisconsin statutes related to economic development positions that are no longer in effect. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to hire a full-time electronics manufacturing small business development director, a position that expired on December 31, 2022. Additionally, it repeals the mandate for WEDC to appoint and supervise an economic development liaison project position, which also expired on the same date.

The proposed changes are part of a remedial legislation effort requested by the WEDC and introduced by the Law Revision Committee. By removing these obsolete provisions, the bill aims to streamline the statutory framework governing economic development in Wisconsin, reflecting the current operational needs of the WEDC and ensuring that the law remains relevant and effective.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 238.03(5), 238.03, 238.04(15), 238.04