Assembly Bill 770 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 for their respective roles in supporting the council's initiatives.

In addition to the new appropriation, the bill also specifies fiscal changes, increasing the funding for the University of Wisconsin System by $500,000 for both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This funding is intended to support activities related to the groundwater coordinating council, ensuring that both the DNR and the university can effectively collaborate on groundwater management and information exchange.