Senate Bill 772 aims to enhance the funding for the Groundwater Coordinating Council, which operates under the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and provides guidance on groundwater-related issues. The bill proposes the creation of a new statute, 20.370 (4) (cf), which establishes a continuing appropriation from the general fund specifically for the council's activities. This includes an annual allocation of $500,000 to both the DNR and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, thereby supporting their respective roles in groundwater management and coordination.

The bill also includes fiscal changes that increase the appropriation for the University of Wisconsin System by $500,000 for both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years, specifically for activities related to the Groundwater Coordinating Council. This funding is intended to bolster the council's efforts in coordinating nonregulatory programs and facilitating information exchange among state agencies concerning groundwater issues.