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WI SB967
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Romaine Quinn
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AI Summary
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Town boards may set maximum water elevation limits for artificial water bodies created by dams using diversion pumps, overriding Department of Natural Resources authority, when the water elevation causes highway road bed saturation in the town.
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Landowners damaged by obstructions in natural watercourses may request removal only when the damage results from ground or surface water flooding caused by the obstruction.
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The obstruction removal process requires written notice to the owner, occupant, or person in charge of the land where the obstruction is located.
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Amends Wisconsin Statutes sections 82.03 and 88.90 relating to town highway authority and drainage of lands.
Legislative Description
Town authority over the water elevation of an artificial water body created by a dam and recourse due to damage caused by an obstructed waterway.
Last Action
Available for scheduling
3/9/2026