Alex Dallman, Wisconsin State Representative for 39th District | www.facebook.com
Alex Dallman, Wisconsin State Representative for 39th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill proposes changes to the process of appointing town clerks and treasurers, allows towns of any size to transition from elected to appointed clerks and treasurers by a town meeting vote, and provides for such appointments during an elected term if a vacancy arises. It authorizes town treasurers to appoint multiple deputies and removes the requirement for deputies to reside in the town. Furthermore, it aligns publication requirements for proposed budget summaries and notices of public hearings in towns with those of cities and villages, providing more flexibility in dissemination methods. Lastly, it eliminates the provision that a highway remains public if traveled within four years of its establishment.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), and Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), along 20 other co-sponsors.
Alex A. Dallman has co-authored or authored another 10 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Dallman graduated from Edgewood College in 2015 with a BS.
Dallman, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 39th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Mark Born.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB214 | 04/23/2025 | Town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways. (FE) |
| AB155 | 04/02/2025 | Designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE) |
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