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WI SB1089

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Pfaff

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a revolving loan program administered by the Department of Natural Resources to assist municipalities and homeowners along the Mississippi River shoreline where erosion threatens the structural integrity of buildings

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the environmental fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to fund the loan program

  • Increases DNR staffing by 0.5 FTE position to administer the program

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

  • Authorizes DNR to issue emergency rules that remain in effect for up to 25 months without requiring the standard finding of emergency justification

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 Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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