Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 248: Relating to: vacancies in appointive state offices.
Scott Allen
AB 248 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes changes to the rules governing how appointive state government offices are filled.
Who is affected
State agencies, the executive branch, and legislative bodies involved in the appointment process.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill sets new procedural standards for handling non-elected office vacancies.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill failed to pass the legislature after a veto override attempt on May 13, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved procedural consistency and reduced timeframes for filling critical administrative vacancies.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for political friction between branches of government and uncertainty regarding the impact on existing administrative workflows.
What is still unknown
The specific procedural requirements, legal constraints, and implementation mechanics are not detailed in the available summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardizes appointment procedures for state offices.
- Potentially minimizes prolonged vacancies in executive agencies.
- Provides clearer legal guidelines for transition periods.
Risks
- Risk of restricting necessary executive branch discretion.
- Potential for increased conflict between the legislature and executive.
- Risk of politicizing administrative staffing processes.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The bill involves institutional power dynamics that may lead to political friction.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief abstract; full bill text is not available.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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