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WI SB158
Bill
Status
Passed
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Romaine Quinn
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for county forest administration grants beyond "professional foresters" to include county forest administrators with specified qualifications
- Eligible qualifications include: a bachelor's or higher degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters accredited program, a bachelor's degree in natural resources/conservation/wildlife with 3+ years county forest management experience, or an associate degree in forestry with 3+ years experience
- Grants cover up to 50% of salary and up to 50% of fringe benefits (capped at 40% of salary) for one county forest administrator position per eligible county
- Removes eligibility for "assistant county forest administrator" positions from the grant program
- Takes effect retroactive to January 1, 2025, applying to grant applications submitted on or after that date
Legislative Description
County forest administration grant eligibility.
Last Action
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules5/27/2025
Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry3/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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