SB 619 & AB 655 : Supporting Grazing on Perennial Grasslands

Bill Description

Managed grazing protects our water and builds healthy soil. Wisconsin should assist farmers in transitioning to managed grazing systems on perennial grasslands. SB 619 & AB 655 would create a new program for providing grants to farmers in making the transition to managed grazing.


Current Status

SB 619 was introduced on November 7, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism. A public hearing was held on January 30, 2024. AB 655 was introduced on November 9, 2023, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. A public hearing was held on November 21, 2023, and the bill passed out of committee on December 7, 2023.

Ask your legislators to support SB 619 & AB 655.


Committee History

Committee Status
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism Public Hearing Held
Assembly Committee on Agriculture Passed

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Awaiting Action

Senate: Awaiting Action

Governor: