SB 816 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: making a grant for dredging of the Deerskin River in the town of Washington in Vilas County and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 816 allocates $1.75 million from the environmental fund to the town of Washington in Vilas County for dredging the Deerskin River. The grant covers direct costs like permits, testing, dredging, and sediment transport, but requires the town to repay the full amount if the project isn't completed by December 31, 2028, or return unspent funds if costs are lower. This bill directly affects the town of Washington by providing state funding for a specific river maintenance project. The law creates new statutory provisions to formalize the grant and repayment terms.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Senator Felzkowski; cosponsored by Representatives Swearingen and Callahan
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Mary Felzkowski
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