Wisconsin AB881: An Act to amend 30.18 (8), 31.02 (1) and 87.02 (1); to create 31.16 of the statutes; Relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns.

What the bill says

An Act to amend 30.18 (8), 31.02 (1) and 87.02 (1); to create 31.16 of the statutes; relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns.

From the enrolled text, March 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 30.18 (8), 31.02 (1) and 87.02 (1); to create 31.16 of the statutes; relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB881,1Section 1. 30.18 (8) of the statutes is amended to read: 30.18 (8) Department may raise water elevations. If after examination and investigation the department determines that it is necessary to raise water elevations in any navigable stream or lake for conservation purposes, the department may, if funds are available from any source other than license fees and subject to the requirement under s. 31.16, determine and establish the elevations to which the water may be raised or maintained, but the water elevation may not be established below the normal elevation. If any lands are damaged by raising the water levels above normal and the department cannot acquire the right to flow the lands by agreement with the owner, the department may, subject to the requirement under s. 31.16, acquire the lands or the right to flow the lands by condemnation under ch. 32. AB881,2Section 2. 31.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to and may by order fix a level for any body of navigable water below which the same shall not be lowered except as provided …

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Sponsors

• Tucker, Duke (R, HD-075) · primary sponsor
• Born, Mark (R, HD-037)
• Quinn, Romaine (R, SD-025)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 8, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-8-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. March 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
6. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
7. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
9. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
10. March 17, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Common questions

What is AB881?

AB881 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 30.18 (8), 31.02 (1) and 87.02 (1); to create 31.16 of the statutes; Relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns.

What does AB881 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 30.18 (8), 31.02 (1) and 87.02 (1); to create 31.16 of the statutes; relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns.

What is the status of AB881?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB881?

Tucker, Duke (R, HD-075), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB881?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab881