Bill > AB145

This bill requires the Wisconsin state legislature to develop and pass comprehensive carbon emissions reduction legislation during the 2025-26 legislative session. Specifically, the bill mandates creating two interconnected plans: first, a strategy to reduce carbon emissions by 52 percent by 2030, and second, a roadmap to achieve carbon neutral emissions by 2050. A critical aspect of these plans is that they must be designed to maximize improvements in economic and racial equity, meaning the carbon reduction strategies should be developed in a way that creates economic opportunities and addresses potential disparities in how climate change impacts different communities. Carbon neutrality refers to achieving a net-zero carbon dioxide emissions balance, where the amount of carbon emissions produced is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere. By setting these specific targets and emphasizing equity, the bill aims to provide a clear, structured approach to addressing climate change at the state level while ensuring that the transition to a low-carbon economy benefits all segments of Wisconsin's population.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab145