Wisconsin Statutes

Wis. Stat. § 62.01 (2026)

Saving clause

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62.0162.01 Saving clause. That no inconvenience may arise by reason of change of government of cities from special charter to general charter, or by reason of the revision of the general charter law, it is declared that:

62.01(1)(1) All vested rights, pending actions and prosecutions, and existing judgments, claims, and contracts, both as to individuals and bodies corporate, shall continue as though no change had taken place.

62.01(3)(3) Ordinances in force, so far as not inconsistent herewith, shall continue in force until altered or repealed.

62.01(5)(5) Nothing herein shall change the time for paying taxes as provided in any special city charter until the council shall by ordinance change the same to conform to general law.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 14 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1926–2023 · leading case: Thomas F. Benson v. City of Madison, 2017 WI 65 (Wis. 2017).

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Thomas F. Benson v. City of Madison, 2017 WI 65 (Wis. 2017). · cites it 2× “¶91 The presumption may be overcome when (1) the statute's objective "could not be accomplished without including the government"; or (2) including a particular activity under the statute "would not vitally interfere with the processes of government.”

Wisconsin's Env't Decade, Inc. v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 271 N.W.2d 69 (Wis. 1978). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

Conway v. Bd. of Police & Fire Com'rs, 2003 WI 53 (Wis. 2003). · cites it 6× “It is also consistent with the legislature's intent that Wis. Stat. §§ 62.01 to 62.26 be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers, and privileges of cities, as long as compatible with the constitution and general law.”

Conway v. Bd. of the Police & Fire Commissioners of Madison, 2003 WI 53 (Wis. 2003). · cites it 6× “It is also consistent with the legislature's intent that Wis. Stat. §§ 62.01 to 62.26 be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers, and privileges of cities, as long as compatible with the constitution and general law.”

Conway v. Bd. of the Police & Fire Commissioners, 647 N.W.2d 291 (Wis. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “13(5), we begin by observing that the legislature has provided an express statement of its purpose in enacting Wis. Stat. §§ 62.01 through 62.26. Section 62.”

Smith v. City of Wisconsin Rapids, 76 N.W.2d 595 (Wis. 1956). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers, and privileges of cities to…”

Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc. v. City of Madison, 2023 WI App 59 (Wis. Ct. App. 2023). “§§ 62.01 to 62.26 “shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to promote the general welfare, peace, good order and prosperity of such cities and the inhabitants thereof.”

State Ex Rel. Cortez v. BD. OF F. & P. COMM., 181 N.W.2d 378 (Wis. 1970). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

City of Burlington v. Indus. Comm'n of Wisconsin, 218 N.W. 816 (Wis. 1928). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

State ex rel. Cortez v. Bd. of Fire & Police Commissioners, 181 N.W.2d 378 (Wis. 1970). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to- 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

Gramling v. City of Wauwatosa, 171 N.W.2d 897 (Wis. 1969). “For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that sections 62.01 to 62.26, inclusive, shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

Conway v. Bd. of Police & Fire Com'rs of Madison, 2002 WI App 135 (Wis. Ct. App. 2002). “04 provides in part: For the purpose of giving to cities the largest measure of self-government compatible with the constitution and general law, it is hereby declared that ss. 62.01 to 62.26 shall be liberally construed in favor of the rights, powers and privileges of cities to…”

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