Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 879: Relating to: grants for planting trees to address urban heat islands, eligible recipients for urban forestry grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 879 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: grants for planting trees to address urban heat islands, eligible recipients for urban forestry grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angelito Tenorio (Democratic); Lisa Subeck (Democratic); Margaret Arney (Democratic); Mike Bare (Democratic); and 14 more. 9 co-sponsors.