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AB 1213

Relating to: a dairy agriculture resilience investment now grant pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brienne Brown and 11 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill would create a dairy farm grant program to boost agricultural resilience, but failed passage in 2026 session; funding amount not specified in available documents.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 1213

Legislative bill overview

AB 1213 would establish a dairy agriculture resilience investment grant pilot program in Wisconsin, authorize rule-making for program administration, and appropriate state funding to support dairy farm operations. The bill failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session despite bipartisan sponsorship from both representatives and senators.

Why is this important

Wisconsin is the nation's second-largest dairy producer, making agricultural support policies economically significant for rural communities and the state economy. Grant programs can help farms adapt to market volatility, climate challenges, or operational pressures, though effectiveness depends on program design and funding levels—which are not detailed in the bill's title.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount unclear: The bill's title mentions "making an appropriation" but doesn't specify how much state money would be allocated, making it difficult to assess fiscal impact and taxpayer burden
  • "Resilience" undefined: The term is vague and could encompass various farm support mechanisms (debt relief, equipment, sustainability measures), creating uncertainty about actual program scope
  • Pilot program justification: The decision to run a pilot rather than broader support, and criteria for measuring success, aren't evident from available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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