While the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law generally regulates transactions between suppliers and dealers, a recent court decision has applied this statute to governmental contracts with private sector service providers.  Under the court's decision, Wisconsin's villages and cities could potentially be forced to retain contractors even when they have failed to meet the needs, costs or quality standards of the community. Without the opportunity to discontinue agreements with poor service providers, communities can become locked into a contractual relationship that produces unacceptable or costly results for the residents. My bill will exempt government entities from this law.

Ensuring our communities and their leaders have control over their decision making has been a priority for me.  This is one more effort to make good on that commitment.