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WI SB878
WI SB878Grants for regional biodigesters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to provide planning grants for establishing regional biodigesters. Biodigesters are used to break down organic material into gases, liquids, and solids. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to provide planning grants for the establishment of regional biodigesters, which are facilities that break down organic materials into gases, liquids, and solids. The bill appropriates funds from the environmental fund for this purpose and requires the department to create rules for the program's administration, with specific funding amounts allocated for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative Clancy added as a cosponsor (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb878 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB878.pdf |
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