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WI AB881

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Duke Tucker

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources must obtain town board approval by resolution before initiating, authorizing, or issuing permits for water diversion or elevation projects located in towns
  • Covered projects include those using stationary or portable pumps or other mechanisms that divert water to locations where it does not naturally occur or raise water levels above natural elevations
  • Emergency situations are exempt from the town board approval requirement
  • Amends existing DNR authority under sections 30.18, 31.02, and 87.02 relating to water level regulation, flood control diversions, and navigable waters management
  • Creates new statutory section 31.16 establishing the town approval requirement

Legislative Description

Water diversion or elevation projects in towns.

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry2/20/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Environment1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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