Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 867: 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

SB 867 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on January 23, 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: Dora Drake (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dora Drake (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); and 4 more. 18 co-sponsors.