Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

AB 987 — Relating to: the purpose statement for the statutory grant of local zoning authority.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to amend 62.23 (7) (c) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the zoning purpose statement by removing references to overcrowding and congestion, while adding considerations for land development, housing, and transportation options.

  • 62.23(7)(c)

    to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; → to ensure that land is developed in a manner that supports healthy, livable communities; to foster the development of a range of housing types; to advance complete streets that prioritize safety, comfort, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists alike;

    This change removes the emphasis on overcrowding and population concentration, replacing it with a focus on developing healthy communities and diverse housing options.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government

  3. Introduced by Representatives Arney, Clancy, Johnson, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Phelps, Rivera-Wagner, Roe, Stroud and Stubbs; cosponsored by Senators Drake, Dassler-Alfheim, Larson, Roys, Spreitzer and Wall

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (116)

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 987 do?
An Act to amend 62.23 (7) (c) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 987?
AB 987 is sponsored by Moore Omokunde, Drake, Dassler-Alfheim, Larson, Roys, Spreitzer, Wall, Arney, Margaret (Democrat), Clancy, Ryan (Democrat), Johnson, Tara (Democrat), Madison, Darrin (Democrat), Phelps, Christian (Democrat), Rivera-Wagner, Amaad (Democrat), Roe, Ann (Democrat), Stroud, Angela (Democrat), and Stubbs, Shelia (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 987?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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