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WI SB772
WI SB772Groundwater Coordinating Council activities funding and making an appropriation. (FE)
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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
Under current law, the Groundwater Coordinating Council is attached to the Department of Natural Resources and advises and assists state agencies in the coordination of nonregulatory programs and the exchange of information related to groundwater. The council is made up of several members, including the DNR secretary and the president of the University of Wisconsin System. This bill appropriates $500,000 annually to both DNR and the Board of Regents of the UW System for their respective activities related to the Groundwater Coordinating Council. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes funding for the Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC), a state advisory body that helps coordinate groundwater-related programs and information sharing among state agencies. The bill appropriates $500,000 annually for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to both the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to support their respective activities related to the GCC. Specifically, the bill creates a new continuing appropriation from the general fund for the DNR to conduct activities associated with the council, which is established under sections 15.347 (13) and 160.50 of state statutes. The funding will support the council's work in advising and assisting state agencies in coordinating nonregulatory groundwater programs and facilitating information exchange. This appropriation ensures that both the DNR and the UW System have dedicated resources to participate in and support the important collaborative work of the Groundwater Coordinating Council.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (26)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb772 |
| Fiscal Note - SB772: Fiscal Estimate From DNR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb772/sb772_dnr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB772: Fiscal Estimate From UWS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb772/sb772_uws.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB772.pdf |
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