Relating to: University of Wisconsin System branch campus redevelopment grants, including a grant to Richland County, and making an appropriation. (FE)

This bill establishes a funding program to help local governments redevelop former University of Wisconsin branch campuses that are no longer used for education. It provides grants to cities, villages, towns, and counties to cover costs such as planning, demolition, and site improvements, provided the funds are used to boost local economic development, create jobs, or support housing and infrastructure. To qualify, a local government must secure letters of community support and contribute at least 20 percent of the project cost from its own funds, with no single grant exceeding $2 million. The legislation also mandates a specific order for distributing funds, requiring Richland County to receive a grant first, followed by Fond du Lac, Washington, and Marinette counties, before any other locations are considered.