Legislative Committee Meeting, August 11, 2026

The Kenosha County Legislative Committee met on August 11, 2026, discussing several resolutions and ordinances with procurement and budget implications. Key procurement-related discussions included a resolution urging the Wisconsin legislature to amend statute 96155 to expand the use of forfeiture expenses to cover drug treatment, diversion, prevention, and law enforcement programs, aiming to recoup more funds for local programs. The committee unanimously approved this resolution. Another significant topic was a resolution supporting a 36% maximum annual interest rate cap on consumer loans to combat predatory lending, which was also unanimously passed. Additionally, the committee debated amendments to county board committee structures, including the number of supervisors per committee and executive committee membership rules, focusing on representation and workload but without direct budget allocations. A proposed ordinance to establish an invocation at county board meetings was discussed but ultimately failed due to concerns about potential division and legal risks. Overall, the meeting addressed policy and procedural issues with some resolutions impacting funding and resource allocation for county programs.