Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 497: Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects; compensation for takings of signs, and appraisals upon which jurisdictional offers are based. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

SB 497 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects; compensation for takings of signs, and appraisals upon which jurisdictional offers are based. (FE). Primary sponsor: Dan Feyen (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican), Van Wanggaard (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dan Feyen (Republican); Steve Nass (Republican); Van Wanggaard (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.