WILL:
The News: The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of several legislative initiatives supported by WILL to reign in the bureaucratic state, which has taken rulemaking and regulatory authority away from Wisconsin’s Legislative Branch.
As a result of their action, four key pieces of the WILL-backed Red Tape Reset will go to Governor Evers’ desk. Two other important provisions will be considered by the State Senate.
“Red Tape Reset” Legislative Package Heads to Governor’s Desk:
- AB 274/ SB 277 – Seven-Year Sunset of Administrative Rules: Requires every state regulation to be reviewed at least once every seven years. Agencies must demonstrate clear statutory authority and continued need. If they cannot, the rule automatically expires. This prevents outdated or unauthorized regulations from remaining on the books and restores meaningful legislative oversight.
- AB 275/ SB 276 – Fee Shifting for Unlawful Rules: Allows citizens who successfully challenge an unlawfully adopted rule to recover attorneys’ fees. This lowers barriers to public oversight and encourages agencies to remain within their legal authority.