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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Natural Resources administers a program to award grants for up to 50 percent of the cost of acquiring supplies, equipment, and training related to suppressing forest fires. DNR promulgates rules establishing criteria and procedures for awarding grants under the program and establishing eligible costs. This bill provides that the purchase of a product derived from soybeans to be used as a fire suppression material is an eligible cost for grants under the program.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Wisconsin law regarding forest fire suppression grants administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by specifically adding soybean-derived fire suppression products as an eligible expense for grant funding. Currently, the DNR provides grants that cover up to 50 percent of costs related to forest fire suppression supplies, equipment, and training, and this legislation expands the types of eligible expenses to include products made from soybeans that can be used to suppress fires. By explicitly allowing soybean-derived fire suppression materials to be purchased with grant funds, the bill aims to potentially support innovative and possibly more environmentally friendly fire suppression technologies while providing additional financial flexibility for grant recipients such as local fire departments or forestry management organizations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
André Jacque (R),
John Jagler (R),
Jesse James (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab488 |
| AB488 ROCP for Committee on Environment | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/environment/1962792.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB488.pdf |
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