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WI AB1129
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clinton Anderson
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AI Summary
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Creates a water infrastructure assistance program for 3rd and 4th class cities, villages, towns, and sanitation districts serving those municipalities to fund upgrades necessary for federal water quality compliance
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Appropriates $10,000,000 as a continuing appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources for fiscal year 2025-26 to operate the program and provide assistance payments
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Limits state assistance to no more than 50% of estimated reasonable project costs, with payments restricted to costs incurred no earlier than 2 years before the bill's effective date
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Requires DNR to promulgate rules establishing project eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and application procedures
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DNR must review and approve plans and specifications for all projects and approve applications in priority order until funds are depleted for each program cycle
Legislative Description
An assistance program for water infrastructure in 3rd class and 4th class cities, villages, and towns; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government
3/13/2026