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SB 919

Relating to: eliminating defunct references to certain economic development positions (suggested as remedial language by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin bill removes outdated references to defunct economic development positions from state law to clarify agency structure and administrative procedures.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 919

Legislative bill overview

SB 919 removes outdated statutory references to economic development positions that no longer exist or are no longer used by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). This is a technical, housekeeping measure suggested by WEDC itself to clean up Wisconsin's administrative code by eliminating vestigial language that creates confusion or potential compliance issues.

Why is this important

Defunct references in statutes can create ambiguity about current agency structure, complicate legal interpretation, and waste administrative resources on positions or procedures that no longer function. Removing these references clarifies state law and reduces the risk of outdated regulations being inadvertently invoked or misunderstood by WEDC staff, businesses, and regulators.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specifics: The bill summary doesn't detail which positions are being eliminated or why they became defunct, making it difficult for legislators and the public to evaluate the necessity of removal
  • Procedural timing: The bill failed under Senate Joint Resolution 1 (a procedural rule limiting debate), which some may view as insufficient consideration of what should be straightforward administrative cleanup
  • Hidden policy implications: While framed as "remedial," removing statutory references could have unintended consequences for anyone relying on those positions' authority or responsibilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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