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Introduced
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
In Committee
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $3,525,000 annually from the conservation fund to the Department of Natural Resources for wolf monitoring and projects for nonlethal abatement of wolves. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $3,525,000 annually from the conservation fund (SEG, or Segregated Earnings Fund) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources specifically for wolf monitoring and nonlethal wolf abatement projects. The bill creates a new continuing appropriation under section 20.370 (1) (js) of Wisconsin statutes to fund these activities for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Nonlethal abatement refers to methods of managing wolf populations or preventing wolf-human conflicts without killing the animals, which might include techniques like installing fencing, using guard animals, or employing sound or light deterrents to protect livestock and other assets. The bill aims to support ongoing wolf management efforts in the state by providing dedicated, consistent funding for scientific monitoring and proactive conflict prevention strategies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (17)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb774 |
| Fiscal Note - SB774: Fiscal Estimate From DNR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb774/sb774_dnr.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB774.pdf |
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