Assembly Bill 875 aims to enhance county conservation efforts in Wisconsin by focusing on climate change resiliency. The bill amends existing statutes to allow funding for county conservation staff specifically dedicated to climate change initiatives. It introduces a new provision that requires counties to indicate their intent to seek funding for climate change personnel in their annual grant requests. The bill allocates $1,800,000 in General Purpose Revenue (GPR) for this purpose, ensuring that counties can effectively address climate-related challenges through dedicated staffing.

Key amendments include the creation of a new section in the statutes that outlines the funding for county land conservation personnel focused on climate change, as well as modifications to existing grant request requirements. Specifically, the bill amends the language to require that grant requests explicitly state any funding requests for climate change personnel. This legislative change is designed to streamline the process for counties seeking to bolster their conservation efforts in response to climate change, thereby promoting environmental sustainability across the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 92.14(3)(intro.), 92.14, 92.14(5r)