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RepublicanBill · S. 1262· Senate(119-S-1262)

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.

Rep. Johnson
Age: 71 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
4/2/2025
Last activity
10/27/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.
Sponsored by
Ron Johnson
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in specific land located within the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin. This land is currently subject to a requirement under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act that it be used for public purposes in perpetuity. The bill outlines a land exchange between the State of Wisconsin and a business called Deli, Inc. Under the agreement, the State will convey the state forest land to Deli, Inc. in exchange for the Deli land. Once this exchange occurs, the Deli land will be added to the Black River State Forest.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill benefits Deli, Inc. by facilitating a land exchange that likely aids their moss production business operations.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    The land exchange adds more acreage to the Black River State Forest, enhancing public forest land management.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    The expansion of the state forest provides additional recreational land for local residents in Millston, Wisconsin.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill reduces federal oversight by releasing a reversionary interest that previously required land to be used for public purposes.