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WI SB158

Bill

Status

Passed

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Romaine Quinn

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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

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