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AB 983·WI·house

Relating to: surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: VanderMeer
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Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Jan 30, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation to notify counties, municipalities, school districts, the natural resources department, and nearby tribes before auctioning surplus parcels. Interested parties have 60 days to respond and can buy the land at its appraised value, or at a discount for transportation or infrastructure projects if they submit a public‑use plan and accept use restrictions.

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