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WI AB209
WI AB209Creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the creation of a hazard mitigation revolving loan program to be administered by the Department of Military Affairs and requires the creation of a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program to be administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Hazard mitigation revolving loan program The bill authorizes the Division of Emergency Management within DMA to enter into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive federal grant funding for the purpose of establishing a hazard mitigation revolving loan program. The bill creates a separate, nonlapsible trust fund, designated as the Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund, to accept money from FEMA under the federal Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act, P.L. 116-284. Under the bill, if DMA enters into such an agreement with FEMA, the secretary of administration must transfer from the general fund to the Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund an amount equal to 10 percent of any money received from the federal government, and DMA must provide loans to local units of government for hazard mitigation projects in accordance with the requirements of the STORM Act. Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program The bill requires DNR to administer a revolving loan program to assist municipalities and owners of homes located on the shore of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior where the structural integrity of municipal buildings or homes is threatened by erosion of the shoreline. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 to DNR for this purpose and increases DNR[s position authorization by 0.5 FTE to administer the program. The bill requires DNR to promulgate rules to administer the program, including eligibility requirements and income limitations, and authorizes DNR to promulgate emergency rules for the period before permanent rules take effect. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes two new revolving loan programs to help local governments and homeowners address environmental and emergency risks. The first program, administered by the Department of Military Affairs, creates a Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund that will receive federal funding under the STORM Act to provide loans to local governments for hazard mitigation projects. The state will transfer 10% of federal funds received into this trust fund beginning in June 2026, and loan repayments will be reinvested back into the program. The second program, managed by the Department of Natural Resources, will provide $5,000,000 in loans to municipalities and homeowners along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines whose buildings or homes are threatened by erosion. The Department of Natural Resources will receive an additional 0.5 full-time equivalent position to administer this program and is authorized to create emergency rules to quickly implement the loan program. Both programs aim to help local communities proactively address environmental risks and infrastructure challenges, with clear guidelines for loan eligibility, fund management, and program oversight.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Shannon Zimmerman (R)*,
André Jacque (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee on Rules (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab209 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB209.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB209-AA1.pdf |
| AB209 ROCP for Committee on Environment | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/environment/1944227.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB209: Fiscal Estimate From DNR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab209/ab209_dnr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB209: Fiscal Estimate From DMA | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab209/ab209_dma.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB209.pdf |
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