SB116-SSA1, s. 103 3Section 103. 11.26 (17) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,47,144 11.26 (17) (d) In the case of any candidate at the spring primary or election or
5the September partisan primary or general election, the "campaign" of the candidate
6ends on June 30 or December 31 following the date on which the election or primary
7is held in which the candidate is elected or defeated, or the date on which the
8candidate receives sufficient contributions to retire any obligations incurred in
9connection with that contest, whichever is later. In the case of any candidate at a
10special primary or election, the "campaign" of the candidate ends on the last day of
11the month following the month in which the primary or election is held in which the
12candidate is elected or defeated, or the date on which the candidate receives
13sufficient contributions to retire any obligations incurred in connection with that
14contest, whichever is later.
SB116-SSA1, s. 104 15Section 104. 11.31 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,48,216 11.31 (3m) Unopposed candidates; exception. Notwithstanding subs. (1) and
17(2), if all candidates for state senator or representative to the assembly in a
18legislative district who are certified under s. 7.08 (2) (a) to appear on the September
19partisan primary ballot of all parties recognized under s. 5.62 (1) (b) or (2) have no
20opponent who is certified to appear on the same primary ballot, or if no primary is
21required for all candidates of parties recognized under s. 5.62 (1) (b) or (2) for state
22senator or representative to the assembly in a legislative district who are certified
23under s. 8.50 (1) (d) to appear on a special partisan election ballot, then the separate
24limitation specified in sub. (1) for disbursements during the primary and election
25period does not apply to candidates for that office in that primary and election, and

1the candidates are bound only by the total limitations specified for the primary and
2election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 105 3Section 105. 11.31 (7) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,48,94 11.31 (7) (a) For purposes of this section, the "campaign" of a candidate extends
5from July 1 preceding the date on which the spring primary or election occurs or
6January 1 preceding the date on which the September partisan primary or general
7election occurs for the office which the candidate seeks, or from the date of the
8candidate's public announcement, whichever is earlier, through the last day of the
9month following the month in which the election or primary is held.
SB116-SSA1, s. 106 10Section 106. 11.50 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,48,1911 11.50 (1) (a) 1. With respect to a spring or general election, any individual who
12is certified under s. 7.08 (2) (a) as a candidate in the spring election for state
13superintendent, or an individual who receives at least 6% of the vote cast for all
14candidates on all ballots for any state office, except district attorney, for which the
15individual is a candidate at the September partisan primary and who is certified
16under s. 7.08 (2) (a) as a candidate for that office in the general election, or an
17individual who has been lawfully appointed and certified to replace either such
18individual on the ballot at the spring or general election; and who has qualified for
19a grant under sub. (2).
SB116-SSA1, s. 107 20Section 107. 11.50 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,48,2421 11.50 (2) (b) 4. The financial reports filed by or on behalf of the candidate as
22of the date of the spring or September partisan primary, or the date that the special
23primary is or would be held, if required, indicate that his or her statement filed with
24the application under par. (a) is true; and
SB116-SSA1, s. 108 25Section 108. 11.50 (2) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,49,21
111.50 (2) (b) 5. The financial reports filed by or on behalf of the candidate as
2of the date of the spring or September partisan primary, or the date that the special
3primary is or would be held, if required, indicate that the candidate has received at
4least the amount provided in this subdivision, from contributions of money, other
5than loans, made by individuals, which have been received during the period ending
6on the date of the spring primary and July 1 preceding such date in the case of
7candidates at the spring election, or the date of the September partisan primary and
8January 1 preceding such date in the case of candidates at the general election, or
9the date that a special primary will or would be held, if required, and 90 days
10preceding such date or the date a special election is ordered, whichever is earlier, in
11the case of special election candidates, which contributions are in the aggregate
12amount of $100 or less, and which are fully identified and itemized as to the exact
13source thereof. A contribution received from a conduit which is identified by the
14conduit as originating from an individual shall be considered a contribution made by
15the individual. Only the first $100 of an aggregate contribution of more than $100
16may be counted toward the required percentage. For a candidate at the spring or
17general election for an office identified in s. 11.26 (1) (a) or a candidate at a special
18election, the required amount to qualify for a grant is 5 percent of the candidate's
19authorized disbursement limitation under s. 11.31. For any other candidate at the
20general election, the required amount to qualify for a grant is 10 percent of the
21candidate's authorized disbursement limitation under s. 11.31.
SB116-SSA1, s. 109 22Section 109. 11.50 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,50,1023 11.50 (2) (c) If a candidate has not filed financial reports as of the date of the
24spring primary, September partisan primary, special primary, or date that the
25special primary would be held, if required, which indicate that he or she has met the

1qualification under par. (b) 5., the candidate may file a special report with the board.
2Such report shall be filed not later than the 7th day after the primary, or 7th day after
3the date the primary would be held, if required, and shall include such
4supplementary information as to sources of contributions which may be necessary
5to complete the candidate's qualification. The special report shall cover the period
6from the day after the last date covered on the candidate's most recent report, or from
7the date on which the first contribution was received or the first disbursement was
8made, whichever is earlier, if the candidate has not previously filed a report, to the
9date of such report. All information included on the special report shall also be
10included in the candidate's next report under s. 11.20.
SB116-SSA1, s. 110 11Section 110. 11.50 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,50,1812 11.50 (2) (f) The board shall inform each candidate in writing of the approval
13or disapproval of the candidate's application, as promptly as possible after the date
14of the spring primary, September partisan primary, special primary, or date that the
15primary would be held, if required. With respect to a candidate at a special election
16who applies for a postelection grant under sub. (1) (a) 2., the board shall inform the
17candidate in writing of the conditional approval or disapproval of the candidate's
18application at the same time.
SB116-SSA1, s. 111 19Section 111. 11.50 (2) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,51,620 11.50 (2) (i) Notwithstanding par. (g), if an eligible candidate at the spring
21election or a special nonpartisan election who accepts a grant is opposed by one or
22more candidates in the election, or if an eligible candidate at the general election or
23a special partisan election who accepts a grant is opposed by one or more candidates
24in the election who receive at least 6 percent of the vote cast for all candidates for the
25same office on all ballots at the September partisan primary or a special partisan

1primary if a primary was held, and in either case if any such opponent of the eligible
2candidate does not accept a grant under this section in whole or in part, the eligible
3candidate is not bound by the pledge made in his or her application to adhere to the
4contribution limitations prescribed in s. 11.26 and the disbursement limitation
5prescribed under s. 11.31, unless each such opponent files an affidavit of voluntary
6compliance under s. 11.31 (2m).
SB116-SSA1, s. 112 7Section 112. 13.123 (3) (b) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,51,118 13.123 (3) (b) 1. a. After the day of the September partisan primary, that the
9member either has not filed nomination papers for reelection or election to another
10legislative seat or has sought a party nomination for a legislative seat but it is
11generally acknowledged that the member has not won nomination.
SB116-SSA1, s. 113 12Section 113. 59.08 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,51,2113 59.08 (7) (b) The question of the consolidation of the counties shall be submitted
14to the voters at the next election to be held on the first Tuesday in April, or the next
15regular election, or at a special election to be held on the day fixed in the order issued
16under par. (a), which day shall be the same in each of the counties proposing to
17consolidate. A copy of the order shall be filed with the county clerk of each of the
18counties as provided in s. 8.37. If the question of consolidation is submitted at a
19special election, it shall be held not less than 42 70 days nor more than 60 88 days
20from the completion of the consolidation agreement, but not within 60 days of any
21spring or general election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 114 22Section 114. 59.10 (3) (cm) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,53,2023 59.10 (3) (cm) 2. `Petition and referendum.' Except as provided in subd. 3., the
24electors of a county may, by petition and referendum, decrease the number of
25supervisors at any time after the first election is held following enactment of a

1decennial supervisory district plan under par. (b). A petition for a change in the
2number of supervisors may be filed with the county clerk. Prior to circulating a
3petition to decrease the number of supervisors in any county, a petitioner shall
4register with the county clerk, giving the petitioner's name and address and
5indicating the petitioner's intent to file such a petition. No signature on a petition
6is valid unless the signature is obtained within the 60-day period following such
7registration. The petition shall specify the proposed number of supervisors to be
8elected. Within 14 days after the last day for filing an original petition, any other
9petitioner may file an alternative petition with the county clerk proposing a different
10number of supervisors to be elected, and, if the petition is valid, the alternative
11proposed in the petition shall be submitted for approval at the same referendum. An
12alternative petition is subject to the same registration and signature requirements
13as an original petition. Each petition shall be in the form specified in s. 8.40 and shall
14contain a number of signatures of electors of the county equal to at least 25 percent
15of the total votes cast in the county for the office of supervisor at the most recent
16spring election preceding the date of filing. The county clerk shall promptly
17determine the sufficiency of a petition filed under this subdivision. Upon
18determination that a petition is sufficient, or if one or more valid alternative
19petitions are filed, upon determination that the petitions are sufficient, the county
20clerk shall call a referendum concurrently with the next spring or general election
21in the county that is held not earlier than 42 70 days after the determination is made.
22The question proposed at the referendum shall be: "Shall the board of supervisors
23of .... County be decreased from .... members to .... members?". If one or more
24alternative valid petitions are filed within 14 days after the last day that an original
25petition may be filed, the question relating to the number of supervisors shall appear

1separately. The first question shall be: "Shall the size of the county board of
2supervisors of .... County be decreased from its current membership of .... members?".
3Any subsequent question shall be: "If so, shall the size of the board be decreased to
4.... members?". Each elector may vote in the affirmative or negative on the first
5question and may then vote in the affirmative on one of the remaining questions. If
6the first question is not approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question,
7any subsequent question is of no effect. If the question is approved by a majority of
8the electors voting on the question, or, if more than one question is submitted, if the
9first question is approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question, the
10board shall enact an ordinance prescribing revised boundaries for the supervisory
11districts in the county. The ordinance shall be enacted in accordance with the
12approved question or, if more than one question is submitted, in accordance with the
13choice receiving a plurality of the votes cast. The districts are subject to the same
14requirements that apply to districts in any plan enacted by the board under subd. 1.
15If the board has determined under sub. (1) (b) to adopt staggered terms for the office
16of supervisor, the board may change the expiration date of the term of any supervisor
17to an earlier date than the date provided under current ordinance if required to
18implement the redistricting or to maintain classes of members. The county clerk
19shall file a certified copy of any redistricting plan enacted under this subdivision with
20the secretary of state.
SB116-SSA1, s. 115 21Section 115. 59.605 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,54,722 59.605 (3) (a) 1. If the governing body of a county wishes to exceed the operating
23levy rate limit otherwise applicable to the county under this section, it shall adopt
24a resolution to that effect. The resolution shall specify either the operating levy rate
25or the operating levy that the governing body wishes to impose for either a specified

1number of years or an indefinite period. The governing body shall call a special
2referendum for the purpose of submitting the resolution to the electors of the county
3for approval or rejection. In lieu of a special referendum, the governing body may
4specify that the referendum be held at the next succeeding spring primary or election
5or September partisan primary or general election to be held not earlier than 42 70
6days after the adoption of the resolution of the governing body. The governing body
7shall file the resolution to be submitted to the electors as provided in s. 8.37.
SB116-SSA1, s. 116 8Section 116. 60.30 (1e) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,54,149 60.30 (1e) (b) An ordinance enacted under par. (a) may not take effect until it
10is approved in a referendum called by the town board for that purpose at the next
11spring or general election, to be held not sooner than 45 70 days after the referendum
12is called by the town board. The referendum question shall be: "Shall the person
13holding the office of ... [town clerk or town treasurer, or both; or the combined office
14of town clerk and town treasurer] in the town of ... be appointed by the town board?".
SB116-SSA1, s. 117 15Section 117. 62.13 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,54,2416 62.13 (6) (b) The provisions of this subsection shall apply only if adopted by the
17electors. Whenever not less than 42 70 days prior to a regular city election a petition
18therefor, conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 and signed by electors equal in
19number to not less than 20% of the total vote cast in the city for governor at the last
20general election, shall be filed with the clerk as provided in s. 8.37, the clerk shall give
21notice in the manner of notice of the regular city election of a referendum on the
22adoption of this subsection. Such referendum election shall be held with the regular
23city election, and the ballots shall conform with the provisions of ss. 5.64 (2) and
2410.02, and the question shall be "Shall s. 62.13 (6) of the statutes be adopted?"
SB116-SSA1, s. 118 25Section 118. 66.0217 (7) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,55,18
166.0217 (7) (a) 3. If the notice indicates that the petition is for a referendum
2on the question of annexation, the clerk of the city or village shall file the notice as
3provided in s. 8.37. If the notice indicates that the petition is for a referendum on the
4question of annexation, the town clerk shall give notice as provided in par. (c) of a
5referendum of the electors residing in the area proposed for annexation to be held not
6less than 42 70 days nor more than 72 100 days after the date of personal service or
7mailing of the notice required under this paragraph. If the notice indicates that the
8petition is for direct annexation, no referendum shall be held unless within 30 days
9after the date of personal service or mailing of the notice required under this
10paragraph, a petition conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 requesting a
11referendum is filed with the town clerk as provided in s. 8.37, signed by at least 20%
12of the electors residing in the area proposed to be annexed. If a petition requesting
13a referendum is filed, the clerk shall give notice as provided in par. (c) of a referendum
14of the electors residing in the area proposed for annexation to be held not less than
1542 70 days nor more than 72 100 days after the receipt of the petition and shall mail
16a copy of the notice to the clerk of the city or village to which the annexation is
17proposed. The referendum shall be held at a convenient place within the town to be
18specified in the notice.
SB116-SSA1, s. 119 19Section 119. 66.0219 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,56,220 66.0219 (4) (b) The referendum election shall be held not less than 42 70 days
21nor more than 72 100 days after the filing of the order as provided in s. 8.37, in the
22territory proposed for annexation, by the electors of that territory as provided in s.
2366.0217 (7), so far as applicable. The ballots shall contain the words "For
24Annexation" and "Against Annexation". The certification of the election inspectors

1shall be filed with the clerk of the court, and the clerk of any municipality involved,
2but need not be filed or recorded with the register of deeds.
SB116-SSA1, s. 120 3Section 120. 66.0227 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,56,214 66.0227 (3) The governing body of a city, village or town involved may, or if a
5petition conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 signed by a number of qualified
6electors equal to at least 5% of the votes cast for governor in the city, village or town
7at the last gubernatorial election, demanding a referendum, is presented to it within
830 days after the passage of either of the ordinances under sub. (2) shall, submit the
9question to the electors of the city, village or town whose electors petitioned for
10detachment, at a referendum election called for that purpose not less than 42 70 days
11nor more than 72 100 days after the filing of the petition, or after the enactment of
12either ordinance. The petition shall be filed as provided in s. 8.37. If a number of
13electors cannot be determined on the basis of reported election statistics, the number
14shall be determined in accordance with s. 60.74 (6). The governing body of the
15municipality shall appoint 3 election inspectors who are resident electors to
16supervise the referendum. The ballots shall contain the words "For Detachment"
17and "Against Detachment". The inspectors shall certify the results of the election by
18their attached affidavits and file a copy with the clerk of each town, village or city
19involved, and none of the ordinances may take effect nor be in force unless a majority
20of the electors approve the question. The referendum election shall be conducted in
21accordance with chs. 6 and 7 to the extent applicable.
SB116-SSA1, s. 121 22Section 121. 66.0305 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,57,523 66.0305 (6) (b) The advisory referendum shall be held not less than 42 70 days
24nor more than 72 100 days after adoption of the resolution under par. (a) calling for
25the referendum or not less than 42 70 days nor more than 72 100 days after receipt

1of the petition under par. (a) by the municipal or county clerk. The municipal or
2county clerk shall give notice of the referendum by publishing a notice in a
3newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision, both on the publication
4day next preceding the advisory referendum election and one week prior to that
5publication date.
SB116-SSA1, s. 122 6Section 122. 66.0307 (4) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,57,137 66.0307 (4) (e) 2. The advisory referendum shall be held not less than 42 70
8days nor more than 72 100 days after adoption of the resolution under subd. 1. calling
9for the referendum or not less than 42 70 days nor more than 72 100 days after receipt
10of the petition by the municipal clerk. The municipal clerk shall give notice of the
11referendum by publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the
12municipality, both on the publication day next preceding the advisory referendum
13election and one week prior to that publication date.
SB116-SSA1, s. 123 14Section 123. 66.0602 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,58,215 66.0602 (4) (a) A political subdivision may exceed the levy increase limit under
16sub. (2) if its governing body adopts a resolution to that effect and if the resolution
17is approved in a referendum. The resolution shall specify the proposed amount of
18increase in the levy beyond the amount that is allowed under sub. (2), and shall
19specify whether the proposed amount of increase is for the next fiscal year only or if
20it will apply on an ongoing basis. With regard to a referendum relating to the 2005
21levy, or any levy in an odd-numbered year thereafter, the political subdivision may
22call a special referendum for the purpose of submitting the resolution to the electors
23of the political subdivision for approval or rejection. With regard to a referendum
24relating to the 2006 levy, or any levy in an even-numbered year thereafter, the

1referendum shall be held at the next succeeding spring primary or election or
2September partisan primary or general election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 124 3Section 124. 66.0619 (2m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,58,104 66.0619 (2m) (b) If a referendum is to be held on a resolution, the municipal
5governing body shall file the resolution as provided in s. 8.37 and shall direct the
6municipal clerk to call a special election for the purpose of submitting the resolution
7to the electors for a referendum on approval or rejection. In lieu of a special election,
8the municipal governing body may specify that the election be held at the next
9succeeding spring primary or election or September partisan primary or general
10election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 125 11Section 125. 66.0921 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,58,1812 66.0921 (2) Facilities authorized. A municipality may enter into a joint
13contract with a nonprofit corporation organized for civic purposes and located in the
14municipality to construct or otherwise acquire, equip, furnish, operate and maintain
15a facility to be used for municipal and civic activities if a majority of the voters voting
16in a referendum at a special election or at a spring primary or election or September
17partisan primary or general election approve the question of entering into the joint
18contract.
SB116-SSA1, s. 126 19Section 126. 66.1113 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,59,320 66.1113 (2) (g) The village of Sister Bay may enact an ordinance or adopt a
21resolution declaring itself to be a premier resort area under par. (a) even if less than
2240 percent of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property within Sister Bay
23is used by tourism-related retailers. The village may not impose the tax authorized
24under par. (b) unless the village board adopts a resolution proclaiming its intent to
25impose the tax and the resolution is approved by a majority of the electors in the

1village voting on the resolution at a referendum, to be held at the first spring primary
2or election or September partisan primary or general election following by at least
345 days the date of adoption of the resolution.
SB116-SSA1, s. 127 4Section 127. 66.1113 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,59,135 66.1113 (2) (h) The village of Ephraim may enact an ordinance or adopt a
6resolution declaring itself to be a premier resort area under par. (a) even if less than
740 percent of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property within Ephraim
8is used by tourism-related retailers. The village may not impose the tax authorized
9under par. (b) unless the village board adopts a resolution proclaiming its intent to
10impose the tax and the resolution is approved by a majority of the electors in the
11village voting on the resolution at a referendum, to be held at the first spring primary
12or election or September partisan primary or general election following by at least
1345 days the date of adoption of the resolution.
SB116-SSA1, s. 128 14Section 128. 67.05 (6m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,59,2015 67.05 (6m) (b) If a referendum is to be held on an initial resolution, the district
16board shall direct the technical college district secretary to call a special election for
17the purpose of submitting the initial resolution to the electors for a referendum on
18approval or rejection. In lieu of a special election, the district board may specify that
19the election be held at the next succeeding spring primary or election or September
20partisan
primary or general election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 129 21Section 129. 67.12 (12) (e) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,61,322 67.12 (12) (e) 5. Within 10 days of the adoption by a technical college district
23board of a resolution under subd. 1. to issue a promissory note for a purpose under
24s. 38.16 (2), the secretary of the district board shall publish a notice of such adoption
25as a class 1 notice, under ch. 985. The notice need not set forth the full contents of

1the resolution, but shall state the amount proposed to be borrowed, the method of
2borrowing, the purpose thereof, that the resolution was adopted under this
3subsection and the place where and the hours during which the resolution is
4available for public inspection. If the amount proposed to be borrowed is for building
5remodeling or improvement and does not exceed $1,500,000 or is for movable
6equipment, the district board need not submit the resolution to the electors for
7approval unless, within 30 days after the publication or posting, a petition
8conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 is filed with the secretary of the district
9board requesting a referendum at a special election to be called for that purpose.
10Such petition shall be signed by electors from each county lying wholly or partially
11within the district. The number of electors from each county shall equal at least 1.5%
12of the population of the county as determined under s. 16.96 (2) (c). If a county lies
13in more than one district, the technical college system board shall apportion the
14county's population as determined under s. 16.96 (2) (c) to the districts involved and
15the petition shall be signed by electors equal to the appropriate percentage of the
16apportioned population. In lieu of a special election, the district board may specify
17that the referendum shall be held at the next succeeding spring primary or election
18or September partisan primary or general election. Any resolution to borrow
19amounts of money in excess of $1,500,000 for building remodeling or improvement
20shall be submitted to the electors of the district for approval. If a referendum is held
21or required under this subdivision, no promissory note may be issued until the
22issuance is approved by a majority of the district electors voting at such referendum.
23The referendum shall be noticed, called and conducted under s. 67.05 (6a) insofar as
24applicable, except that the notice of special election and ballot need not embody a
25copy of the resolution and the question which shall appear on the ballot shall be

1"Shall .... (name of district) be authorized to borrow the sum of $.... for (state purpose)
2by issuing its general obligation promissory note (or notes) under section 67.12 (12)
3of the Wisconsin Statutes?"
SB116-SSA1, s. 130 4Section 130. 86.21 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,61,255 86.21 (2) (a) Before any such toll bridge is constructed or acquired under this
6section, a resolution authorizing the construction or acquisition thereof, and
7specifying the method of payment therefor, shall be adopted by a majority of the
8members of the governing body of such county, town, village or city at a regular
9meeting, after publication of said resolution, as a class 2 notice, under ch. 985. The
10resolution shall include a general description of the property it is proposed to acquire
11or construct. Any county, town, village or city constructing or acquiring a toll bridge
12under this section may provide for the payment of the same or any part thereof from
13the general fund, from taxation, or from the proceeds of either municipal bonds,
14revenue bonds or as otherwise provided by law. Such resolution shall not be effective
15until 15 days after its passage and publication. If within said 15 days a petition
16conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 is filed with the clerk of such municipality,
17and filed as provided in s. 8.37, signed by at least 20% of the electors thereof
18requesting that the question of acquiring such toll bridge be submitted to the said
19electors, such question shall be submitted at the next general or regular municipal
20election that is held not sooner than 42 70 days from the date of filing such petition.
21The question submitted to the electors shall specify the method of payment for such
22toll bridge as provided in the resolution for the acquisition thereof. If no such petition
23is filed, or if the majority of votes cast at such referendum election are in favor of the
24acquisition of such toll bridge, then the resolution of the governing body for the
25acquisition of such toll bridge shall be in effect.
SB116-SSA1, s. 131
1Section 131. 92.11 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,62,102 92.11 (4) (c) Wording of ballot question; procedure. The county board shall
3include the wording of the question to be placed before the electors in the referendum
4as a part of the ordinance adopted under this section or the revision to an ordinance
5adopted under this section. Upon the adoption of the ordinance or revision the county
6board shall forward a copy of the ordinance or revision to the county clerk who shall
7cause the question to be placed before the voters of the affected area in the next
8spring or general election occurring not less than 45 70 days after the adoption of the
9ordinance or revision. The form of the ballot shall correspond substantially to the
10form prescribed under s. 5.64 (2).
SB116-SSA1, s. 132 11Section 132. 117.22 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,62,2112 117.22 (2) (e) If a primary election for the school board positions is required
13under s. 120.06 (7) (b), it shall be held on the day which is 4 weeks before the election,
14except that if the school board election is held on the day of the general election, the
15primary shall be held on the day of the September partisan primary, and if the school
16board election is held on the day of the spring election, the primary shall be held on
17the day of the spring primary. The school district clerk shall notify the clerk of each
18city, village or town, any part of which is contained within an affected school district,
19of the primary election. The school district clerk shall give the notices under s. 120.06
20(8) (c) on the Monday before the primary election, if one is held, and on the Monday
21before the school board election.
SB116-SSA1, s. 133 22Section 133. 120.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,63,1323 120.02 (1) Change in number of school board members. If, at least 30 days
24prior to the day of the annual school district meeting, in a common or union high
25school district, or at least 45 70 days prior to the day of the election of school board

1members in a unified school district, a petition conforming to the requirements of s.
28.40 requesting a change in the number of school board members is filed with the
3school district clerk the clerk shall incorporate in the notice of the annual meeting
4or election a statement that at the meeting or election the question of changing the
5number of school board members to the number requested in the petition will be
6voted upon. The petition shall be signed by not less than 100 electors residing in the
7school district, except that in school districts which contain, in whole or in part, a city
8of the 2nd or 3rd class in which one or more electors of the school district reside, the
9petition shall be signed by not less than 500 electors residing in the school district.
10If, at the meeting or election of school board members, a resolution based on a petition
11requesting a change in the number of school board members is adopted by a majority
12vote, school board members shall be elected at the next school board election and
13thereafter in accordance with sub. (3).
SB116-SSA1, s. 134 14Section 134. 120.02 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,64,715 120.02 (2) (a) If, at least 30 days prior to the day of the annual meeting, in a
16common or union high school district, or at least 45 70 days prior to the day of the
17election of school board members in a unified school district, a petition conforming
18to the requirements of s. 8.40 requesting the establishment of a plan of
19apportionment of school board members is filed with the school district clerk the
20clerk shall incorporate notice of receipt of such petition in the notice of the annual
21meeting or election. The petition shall specify the proposed plan of apportionment
22of school board members among the cities, towns and villages or parts thereof within
23the school district and set the total number of school board members at not more than
2411. The petition shall be signed by not less than 100 electors residing in the school
25district, except that in school districts which contain, in whole or in part, a city of the

12nd or 3rd class in which one or more electors of the school district reside, the petition
2shall be signed by not less than 500 electors residing in the school district. If a
3majority vote of the annual meeting or election approves the plan set forth in the
4petition, the plan shall remain in operation until revised by the same procedure.
5School board members elected under this subsection shall be elected by a vote of the
6electors of the entire school district in accordance with the plan prepared under sub.
7(3).
SB116-SSA1, s. 135 8Section 135. 120.02 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,64,219 120.02 (4) Election to numbered seats. If, at least 30 days prior to the day of
10the annual meeting, in a common or union high school district, or at least 45 70 days
11prior to the day of the election of school board members in a unified school district,
12a petition conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 which sets forth a plan for the
13assignment of a number to each seat on the school board is filed with the school
14district clerk, the school district clerk shall incorporate notice of receipt of such
15petition in the notice of the annual meeting or election required under s. 120.06 (8)
16(c). The petition shall be signed by not less than 100 electors residing in the school
17district, except that in school districts which contain, in whole or in part, a city of the
182nd or 3rd class in which one or more electors of the school district reside, the petition
19shall be signed by not less than 500 electors residing in the school district. If a
20majority vote of the annual meeting or election approves the plan set forth in the
21petition, the plan shall remain in operation until revised by the same procedure.
SB116-SSA1, s. 136 22Section 136. 121.91 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,65,1423 121.91 (3) (a) If a school board wishes to exceed the limit under sub. (2m)
24otherwise applicable to the school district in any school year, it shall promptly adopt
25a resolution supporting inclusion in the final school district budget of an amount

1equal to the proposed excess revenue. The resolution shall specify whether the
2proposed excess revenue is for a recurring or nonrecurring purpose, or, if the
3proposed excess revenue is for both recurring and nonrecurring purposes, the
4amount of the proposed excess revenue for each purpose. The resolution shall be filed
5as provided in s. 8.37. Within 10 days after adopting the resolution, the school board
6shall notify the department of the scheduled date of the referendum and submit a
7copy of the resolution to the department. The school board shall call a special
8referendum for the purpose of submitting the resolution to the electors of the school
9district for approval or rejection. In lieu of a special referendum, the school board
10may specify that the referendum be held at the next succeeding spring primary or
11election or September partisan primary or general election, if such election is to be
12held not sooner than 42 70 days after the filing of the resolution of the school board.
13The school district clerk shall certify the results of the referendum to the department
14within 10 days after the referendum is held.
SB116-SSA1, s. 137 15Section 137. 125.05 (1) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,65,1716 125.05 (1) (b) 5. The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality
17at least 42 70 days prior to the first Tuesday of April.
SB116-SSA1, s. 138 18Section 138. 197.04 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,66,619 197.04 (1) (b) If within either of the 90-day periods described in par. (a) a
20petition conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 is filed with the clerk of the
21municipality as provided in s. 8.37 and the petition has been signed by 5% of the
22electors of a 1st class city or by 10% of the electors of all other municipalities
23requesting that the question of discontinuing the proceeding to acquire the plant or
24equipment of the public utility be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the
25applicable question under par. (c) shall be submitted to the electors at any general

1or regular municipal election that is held not less than 42 70 and not more than 47
275 days from the date of the filing of the petition. If no general election or regular
3municipal election is to be held within the stated periods, the governing body of the
4municipality shall order the holding of a special election, to be held not less than 42
570 days from the date of filing of the petition, for the purpose of submitting the
6question to the electors.
SB116-SSA1, s. 139 7Section 139. 229.824 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,67,118 229.824 (15) Impose, by the adoption of a resolution, the taxes under subch. V
9of ch. 77, except that the taxes imposed by the resolution may not take effect until
10the resolution is approved by a majority of the electors in the district's jurisdiction
11voting on the resolution at a referendum, to be held at the first spring primary or
12September partisan primary following by at least 45 days the date of adoption of the
13resolution. Two questions shall appear on the ballot. The first question shall be:
14"Shall a sales tax and a use tax be imposed at the rate of 0.5% in .... County for
15purposes related to football stadium facilities in the .... Professional Football
16Stadium District?" The 2nd question shall be: "Shall excess revenues from the 0.5%
17sales tax and use tax be permitted to be used for property tax relief purposes in ....
18County?" Approval of the first question constitutes approval of the resolution of the
19district board. Approval of the 2nd question is not effective unless the first question
20is approved. The clerk of the district shall publish the notices required under s. 10.06
21(4) (c), (f) and (i) for any referendum held under this subsection. Notwithstanding
22s. 10.06 (4) (c), the type A notice under s. 10.01 (2) (a) relating to the referendum is
23valid even if given and published late as long as it is given and published prior to the
24election as early as practicable. A district may not levy any taxes that are not
25expressly authorized under subch. V of ch. 77. The district may not levy any taxes

1until the professional football team and the governing body of the municipality in
2which the football stadium facilities are located agree on how to fund the
3maintenance of the football stadium facilities. The district may not levy any taxes
4until the professional football team and the governing body of the municipality in
5which the football stadium facilities are located agree on how to distribute the
6proceeds, if any, from the sale of naming rights related to the football stadium
7facilities. If a district board adopts a resolution that imposes taxes and the resolution
8is approved by the electors, the district shall deliver a certified copy of the resolution
9to the secretary of revenue at least 120 days before its effective date. If a district
10board adopts a resolution that imposes taxes and the resolution is not approved by
11the electors, the district is dissolved.
SB116-SSA1, s. 140 12Section 140. 995.20 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB116-SSA1,68,5 13995.20 Legal holidays. January 1, January 15, the 3rd Monday in February
14(which shall be the day of celebration for February 12 and 22), the last Monday in
15May (which shall be the day of celebration for May 30), June 19, which shall be the
16day of observation for Juneteenth Day, July 4, the 1st Monday in September which
17shall be known as Labor day, the 2nd Monday in October, November 11, the 4th
18Thursday in November (which shall be the day of celebration for Thanksgiving),
19December 25, the day of holding the September partisan primary election, and the
20day of holding the general election in November are legal holidays. On Good Friday
21the period from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. shall uniformly be observed for the purpose of
22worship. In every 1st class city the day of holding any municipal election is a legal
23holiday, and in every such city the afternoon of each day upon which a primary
24election is held for the nomination of candidates for city offices is a half holiday and
25in counties having a population of 500,000 or more the county board may by

1ordinance provide that all county employees shall have a half holiday on the day of
2such primary election and a holiday on the day of such municipal election, and that
3employees whose duties require that they work on such days be given equivalent
4time off on other days. Whenever any legal holiday falls on Sunday, the succeeding
5Monday shall be the legal holiday.
SB116-SSA1, s. 141 6Section 141 . Initial applicability.
SB116-SSA1,68,107 (1) The treatment of sections 6.24 (4) (c), 6.86 (1) (a) 3., 6.865 (title), (3), and
8(3m) (a), (b), and (c), and 7.15 (1) (j) of the statutes first applies with respect to
9requests for absentee ballots made for voting at elections held on or after the effective
10date of this subsection.
SB116-SSA1, s. 142 11Section 142. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the day after
12publication, except as follows:
SB116-SSA1,68,1513 (1) The treatment of sections 6.24 (4) (c), 6.86 (1) (a) 3., 6.865 (title), (3), and
14(3m) (a), (b), and (c), and 7.15 (1) (j) of the statutes and Section 141 (1) of this act take
15effect on the 90th day beginning after publication.
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