Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Anticipated Implementation
Expected start of grant distribution for remediation projects if signed into law.
Senate Passage
The Wisconsin Senate officially approves the package and sends it to the Governor.
Legislative Drafting
State lawmakers begin negotiating the $133 million funding framework.
Gubernatorial Review
Governor Tony Evers receives the bills for signature or veto; concerns over DNR authority persist.
Senate Vote
The Wisconsin Senate passes the $133M package with specific enforcement limitations.
Budget Allocation
Wisconsin legislature sets aside $125M (later increased) in the biennial budget for PFAS, but funds remain locked.
PFAS Discovery
Widespread contamination identified in various Wisconsin municipal and private wells.
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a $133 million legislative package designed to combat PFAS contamination, ending a months-long stalemate over the allocation of environmental funds. The bills now head to Governor Tony Evers, who must decide whether to accept provisions that limit state enforcement authority against landowners.
The Wisconsin Senate has passed a comprehensive $133 million legislative package aimed at mitigating PFAS contamination across the state. The funding will support local remediation efforts and testing, marking a significant escalation in the state's response to 'forever chemicals.'