Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 254

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 254, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 80.

Senate Bill 254, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 80:

• Allows holders of certain unexpired construction or building permits or approvals to seek extension of the permit or approval term if the permit is subject to administrative, judicial or appellate proceedings that may result in the invalidation, reconsideration or modification of the permit or approval.
• Allows taxation districts to waive interest and penalties on late 2021 property tax payments and adds a timely payment requirement for filing certain property tax claims if payment was submitted by October 1, 2021.

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