Madison, WI — Today, a bill to shrink government authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) became law. Senate Bill 395 (SB 395), removed obsolete and outdated provisions from Wisconsin statutes, things that been sunset in law well over a decade ago. These outdated statutes have now officially been removed from the statutes!
SB 395 is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 109. This law cleans up statutory language that became obsolete in 2011 and was formally sunset in 2013. Despite no longer being in effect, these provisions remained in state law. This legislation ensures Wisconsin’s statutes are accurate, up to date, and reflective of current law.
“Good government is not only about passing new laws—it’s also about maintaining the laws we already have,” said Rep. Penterman. “This bill is a commonsense measure that improves transparency and efficiency by eliminating provisions that are no longer relevant or necessary.”
The bill was developed following a review of existing statutes and consultation with the Public Service Commission confirmed the provisions were no longer needed. By removing outdated language, it helps reduce confusion and supports a more streamlined statutory framework.
