Bills · S 1262
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1262Forests, forestry, treesWisconsin
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION OCT 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it facilitates a specific land exchange that could benefit both a local business and public land management in Wisconsin. By removing a federal restriction, it enables Deli, Inc. to acquire parcels important for its commercial operations, supporting local economic activity.
At the same time, the Black River State Forest would gain new land from Deli, Inc., resulting in a net increase of about 5.44 acres (37.27 acres received versus 31.83 acres transferred). This could potentially allow for better consolidation, accessibility, or ecological management of the forest. Without this bill, the federal restriction on the 31.83 acres would remain, preventing the proposed land swap from happening and potentially limiting the growth or consolidation of both the business and the public forest land.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to release a federal restriction, known as a 'reversionary interest,' on approximately 31.83 acres of land within the Black River State Forest.
This is the central action of the bill, as it removes a key legal barrier preventing the land exchange from taking place.
PROVISION 02
Stipulates that the release of the federal restriction is conditional upon the State of Wisconsin completing a specific land exchange with Deli, Inc.
This ensures the federal action is directly tied to a planned land transaction that benefits the state forest, rather than a standalone land transfer.
PROVISION 03
Outlines the terms of the land exchange, where the State of Wisconsin would receive approximately 37.27 acres from Deli, Inc. to be added to the Black River State Forest, in exchange for the 31.83 acres currently under federal restriction.
This provision clarifies the specific parcels involved in the swap and ensures the public forest gains new land.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture provide a quitclaim deed as recordable evidence of the released interest before the land exchange deeds between the State and Deli, Inc. are officially recorded.
This ensures proper legal documentation and clear transfer of property rights, preventing future disputes.
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R· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSOCT 27
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
OCT 27
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.
OCT 21
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
APR 2
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1262
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionOct 27, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
Senate BillS 1262Forests, forestry, treesWisconsin
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 27, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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