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WI SB984
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Testin
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Transportation to notify federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands when surplus land is available for sale within or near their reservation or Bureau of Indian Affairs service area
- Allows tribes and bands to acquire DOT surplus property at appraised value for public use, with the same rights currently afforded to counties, municipalities, school districts, and the Department of Natural Resources
- Permits DOT to sell surplus land to tribes and bands for less than appraised value when the land will be used for transportation or infrastructure purposes
- Requires interested parties, including tribes, to respond within 60 days and submit a plan identifying the proposed public use for the land parcel
- Introduced February 6, 2026 by Senators Testin and Spreitzer; referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Legislative Description
Surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Local Government2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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