The State Assembly Committee on Urban and Local Affairs is holding an executive session on AB303 (The Smart Growth opt-out) which began at 9:00 am today. There is no video on Wisconsin Eye, but you can subscribe to updates on the state's website. Contrary to this bill's title, current law does not mandate smart growth, it mandates that municipalities create comprehensive plans for several key areas of development. What current law provides for bicycle advocates is an opportunity to get bicycling considered regularly as part of the planning process. Plans can be updated under current state law. What this bill does is allow municipalities to opt out of the state mandate that they stick to their plans.
You can get a handy list of the groups that have lobbied for and against this bill here: http://ethics.state.wi.us/scripts/currentSession/LegProps.asp?key=REGAB303 Only two groups lobbied in favor: The Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, and the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. 8 Groups lobbied against, including Dane County, Waukesha County, and the Wisconsin Realtors Association. 4 Groups offered advisory opinions on the law, but did not register for or against. The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin did not lobby on this bill.
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