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WI SB421

Bill

Status

Passed

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Tomczyk

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a one-time $42,000,000 grant to Domtar Paper Company, LLC for modernization of a dam on the Wisconsin River at the company's mill in the village of Rothschild, without requiring documentation of expenses prior to payment

  • Requires Domtar to commence the dam project by December 31, 2026, or repay the full grant amount to the state

  • Obligates Domtar to invest $100,000,000 in its manufacturing facilities in Rothschild and Nekoosa within 3 years of the act's effective date, with full repayment required if the investment commitment is not met

  • Mandates that Domtar use only Wisconsin-sourced roundwood and wood chips at its Rothschild facility for the duration of the dam project, unless extenuating circumstances apply

  • Requires repayment of unexpended funds if Domtar sells either its Rothschild or Nekoosa mill before project completion, and caps total financial assistance from all sources at two-thirds of project costs

Legislative Description

A grant for modernization of a dam in the village of Rothschild. (FE)

Last Action

Published 12-10-2025

12/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry9/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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