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WI SB854
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Smith
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AI Summary
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Expands Wisconsin's Soil and Water Resource Management program to allow funding for county conservation staff focused on climate change and climate change resiliency
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Appropriates $1,800,000 in General Purpose Revenue (GPR) for fiscal year 2026-27 to support these climate-focused county land conservation personnel
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Requires counties seeking climate change personnel funding to specifically indicate this request in their annual grant applications to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Amends statute 92.14 to add climate change and climate change resiliency work as an eligible use of county land conservation grants
Legislative Description
County conservation staff for climate change resiliency purposes and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor
3/3/2026