Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB983

Introduced
1/30/26  
Refer
1/30/26  
Report Pass
2/12/26  
Refer
2/12/26  

Caption

An Act to amend 84.09 (5) (c) 1., 84.09 (5) (c) 2. (intro.), 84.09 (5) (c) 2. a., 84.09 (5) (c) 2m. (intro.), 84.09 (5) (c) 2m. a., 84.09 (5) (c) 2m. b. and 84.09 (5) (c) 3. of the statutes; Relating to: surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Impact

The implementation of AB983 would impact state laws related to property management, particularly those governing how the Department of Transportation handles surplus assets. Under this legislation, there would be clearer guidelines for determining when a property is deemed surplus and the methods for disposal, including auctioning or transfer to other state agencies. This could lead to improved fiscal management of state resources, as properties would not linger unused or unaccounted for.

Summary

AB983 addresses the management of surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. The bill proposes a streamlined process for assessing and disposing of surplus properties that are no longer needed for transportation purposes. By clarifying the criteria for 'surplus property,' the bill aims to enhance efficiency in handling state assets, ensuring they are either repurposed or sold in a timely manner. This is particularly relevant for properties that could otherwise take up valuable resources and space.

Contention

Discussion surrounding AB983 may bring up varying perspectives on the adequacy of current processes for managing surplus state property. Proponents of the bill may argue it is a necessary reform that provides transparency and supports better business operations within state departments. Critics, however, could raise concerns about the potential for mishandling of state properties or insufficient oversight during the disposal process, potentially leading to loss of public assets or improper sales.

Companion Bills

WI SB984

Crossfiled Surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB852

Political Reform Act of 1974: Citizens Redistricting Commission.

WI HB1090

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1307, 10.1-1308, 10.1-1402.03, 10.1-1402.04, 45.2-1701.1, 56-585.1, 56-585.3, 56-585.5, 56-585.8, 56-594.3, 56-594.4, 56-596.5, and 58.1-400.3 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7; and to repeal §§ 56-585.1:11 and 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; emissions intensity target program.

WI HB900

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-358, 33.2-371, 33.2-1524, 33.2-1524.1, 33.2-1526.1, 33.2-3401, 33.2-3402, 33.2-3403, 33.2-3502, 46.2-774, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, 58.1-609.5, 58.1-609.11, 58.1-612, 58.1-623, 58.1-647, and 58.1-648 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1904.1, by adding in Article 11 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1937, by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-2402, by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-775, by adding sections numbered 58.1-603.3 and 58.1-612.3, and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 13, consisting of a section numbered 58.1-1749; and to amend Chapter 766 of the Acts of Assembly of 2013 by adding a nineteenth enactment, relating to sales and use tax on taxable services and digital personal property; taxes levied in certain transportation districts; funding for transportation.

WI SB2526

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Section 5-21-130, relative to the sale of surplus real property by counties.

WI AB2329

An act to amend Sections 54236, 54237, 54237.9, 54238, 54238.8, 54239.5, and 54239.6 of, and to add Sections 54238.1 and 54238.2 to, the Government Code, relating to surplus residential property.

WI SB984

Surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

WI AB100

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Items 5227-122-0001 and 7502-495 of Section 2.

WI H3126

SC Dept. of Law Enforcement and Public Safety; created

WI HB548

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-413.01, 8.01-622.1, 18.2-369, 32.1-127, 32.1-127.1:03, 32.1-138.1, 32.1-162.16, 32.1-162.18, 32.1-291.21, 32.1-309.1, 32.1-325, 37.2-804.2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-805.1, 37.2-817.01, 37.2-817.1, 37.2-837, 37.2-838, 37.2-1101, 37.2-1108, 53.1-133.04, 54.1-2807.02, 54.1-2818.1, 54.1-2818.5, 54.1-2970.1, 54.1-2987.1, 54.1-2988.1, 54.1-2993.1, 54.1-2995, 63.2-501, 63.2-1605, 64.2-2000, 64.2-2002, 64.2-2003, 64.2-2009, and 64.2-2019 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 an article numbered 8.1, consisting of sections numbered 54.1-2993.2 through 54.1-2993.31; and to repeal §§ 54.1-2981, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2983.2 through 54.1-2987, 54.1-2988, and 54.1-2989 through 54.1-2993 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; civil penalty.

WI HB1074

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-320, 58.1-322.02, 58.1-322.03, and 58.1-339.8 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 sections numbered 58.1-339.15 and 58.1-339.16, relating to state taxation in the Commonwealth.

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