The bill, introduced by Senator Bradley and cosponsored by Representative Wichgers, focuses on providing financial support for water abatement in the Town of Norway, Racine County. It mandates the Department of Natural Resources to award a grant of $200,000 specifically for this purpose. The bill creates a new section, 20.370 (6) (fx), in the statutes to facilitate this grant from the environmental fund, utilizing funds received for nonpoint source water pollution abatement.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision to repeal the newly created section 20.370 (6) (fx) effective July 1, 2027, indicating that the grant will be a temporary measure. The Department of Natural Resources is required to disburse the grant by June 30, 2026. The act will take effect the day after its publication, ensuring prompt implementation of the water abatement initiative.