WI SB853

Local governmental units must consider climate change effects when preparing or updating comprehensive plans, community health improvement plans, and federal hazard mitigation plans under 42 USC 5165

Department of Administration required to administer a climate change planning grant program for counties, cities, villages, towns, and regional planning commissions

Grants cover the entire cost of climate change planning activities as determined by DOA, funded through a sum sufficient appropriation

Community health improvement plans must specifically address policies, plans, and programs to mitigate health problems and hazards resulting from climate change

Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government on January 15, 2026