Signed by Governor Scott Walker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the management of the Milwaukee County Board.

Highlights:

• Reduces the term of office for Milwaukee County Supervisors from 4 years to 2 years, beginning in 2016 (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits the annual salary and benefits paid to a Milwaukee County Supervisor from exceeding the annual per capita income of Milwaukee County (Sec. 4).

• Requires a binding referendum to be presented to Milwaukee County voters during the April 2014 election to decide whether to reduce supervisors’ pay to $24,051 (Sec. 41).

• Limits the annual budget of the Milwaukee County Board to 0.4 percent of the total tax levy for that year to which the budget applies (Sec. 23).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the management of the Milwaukee County Board.

Highlights:

• Reduces the term of office for Milwaukee County Supervisors from 4 years to 2 years, beginning in 2016 (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits the annual salary and benefits paid to a Milwaukee County Supervisor from exceeding the annual per capita income of Milwaukee County (Sec. 4).

• Requires a binding referendum to be presented to Milwaukee County voters during the April 2014 election to decide whether to reduce supervisors’ pay to $24,051 (Sec. 41).

• Limits the annual budget of the Milwaukee County Board to 0.4 percent of the total tax levy for that year to which the budget applies (Sec. 23).

Full Bill Text