Legislation Would Cut Regulatory Burden on Wisconsinites
(Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) today celebrated the momentum behind his regulatory budgeting legislation, which received a public hearing as part of the Red Tape Reset package of reforms, four proposals designed to streamline regulations and expand opportunity across Wisconsin.
Under Bradley’s proposal, whenever an agency creates a new rule that adds costs for businesses, families, or local governments, those costs must be offset through repealing outdated rules or with legislative approval. This ensures accountability while still allowing agencies to address legitimate concerns.
“Too often, government red tape stands between hardworking Wisconsinites and their future,” said Bradley. “Whether it’s the single mom trying to open a daycare, the builder waiting months on a permit, or the entrepreneur with a great idea but bigger regulatory obstacles, this bill is about resetting the balance and making sure government works for the people and not against them.”
Research shows even modest reductions in red tape can drive significant economic growth, with a 10% cut in the next three years projected to add $6.6 billion to the state’s GDP by 2037. Wisconsin is currently the 13th most regulated state in the nation, with more than 165,000 restrictions on the books.
