SB 222 & AB 222 : Improving Flood Resilience

Bill Description

Wisconsin communities need more resources to help prepare for and reduce the serious risks associated with increased flooding. AB 222 & SB 222 would create a flood resilience grant program to help local governments assess flood risks and implement flood resilience projects.

Current Status

SB 222 was introduced on April 14, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Housing, Rural Issues, and Forestry. A public hearing was held on May 11, 2023. The bill passed out of committee on May 12, 2023, and passed the full Senate on June 7, 2023. AB 222 was introduced on April 20, 2023, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. A public hearing was held on June 6, 2023, and passed out of committee on January 22, 2024. SB 222 passed the Assembly by voice vote on January 25, 2024. Governor Evers signed SB 222 into law on April 3, 2024.

Thank Governor Evers for signing SB 222.

Committee History

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Passed by Voice Vote

Senate: Passed

Governor: Signed Into Law