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WI AB1124

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jill Billings

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources must establish a revolving loan program for municipalities and homeowners along the Mississippi River shoreline facing erosion threats to buildings or homes

  • $2,000,000 appropriated from the environmental fund for fiscal year 2025-26 as a continuing appropriation

  • DNR position authorization increased by 0.5 FTE to administer the program

  • DNR required to promulgate rules establishing eligibility criteria and income limitations for loan recipients

  • Emergency rules may remain in effect up to 25 months and are exempt from standard requirements to demonstrate preservation of public peace, health, safety, or welfare

Legislative Description

Creating a Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan program, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Environment

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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