Wisconsin § 18.05 - Limitations on aggregate public debt.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 18.05 — Limitations on aggregate public debt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.05. Limitations on aggregate public debt.
18.05(1) (1) The aggregate public debt contracted in any calendar year for purposes specified by the legislature pursuant to s. 18.04 (2) shall not exceed an amount equal to the lesser of: 18.05(1)(a) (a) Three-fourths of one percent of the aggregate value of all taxable property in the state; or 18.05(1)(b) (b) Five percent of the aggregate value of all taxable property in the state less the sum of: 18.05(1)(b)1. 1. The aggregate public debt contracted pursuant to this subchapter which was outstanding as of January 1 of such calendar year after subtracting therefrom the amount on hand in the bond security and redemption fund and the amounts maintained pursuant to s. 18.09 (3) on January 1 of such calendar year which is applicable exclusively to repayment of such outstanding public debt; and 18.05(1)(b)2. 2. The aggregate net indebtedness outstanding as of January 1 of such calendar year of the Wisconsin State Agencies Building Corporation, Wisconsin State Colleges Building Corporation, Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation and Wisconsin University Building Corporation. 18.05(2) (2) The last determination made by the department of revenue of the full market value of all general property of the state liable to taxes pursuant to s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 18.05
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 18.05 cover?
Section 18.05 ("Limitations on aggregate public debt.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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