Eric Wimberger, Wisconsin State Senator for 2nd District | Official Facebook
Eric Wimberger, Wisconsin State Senator for 2nd District | Official Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "programs and requirements to address PFAS".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill addresses the management, testing, and remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various environmental settings, primarily by establishing new programs and protocols. It mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create several grant programs, including one for municipalities to test and manage PFAS contamination in water systems, another for nonmunicipal entities and landfills for testing and disposal, and an innocent landowner grant program for those inadvertently affected by PFAS. It also sets spending priorities for small or disadvantaged communities in upgrading infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill specifies conditions under which DNR can influence public works or construction projects related to PFAS concerns, introduces limitations on actions DNR may take regarding spills, and provides support for testing laboratories through grants and training. Moreover, it mandates studies on PFAS treatment and impacts, and establishes specific reporting requirements on these new measures, set to be carried out over a three-year period. The act takes effect the day after its official publication.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Jeffrey Mursau (Republican-36th District), Senator Mary Felzkowski (Republican-12th District), Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), and Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), along 11 other co-sponsors.
Eric Wimberger has authored or co-authored another 12 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Wimberger graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2001 with a BS and again in 2005 from Marquette Law School with a JD.
Wimberger, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2025 to represent the state's 2nd Senate district, replacing previous state senator Robert Cowles.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB128 | 03/14/2025 | Programs and requirements to address PFAS |
| SB127 | 03/14/2025 | Exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE) |
| SB84 | 02/26/2025 | Exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee. (FE) |
| SB80 | 02/26/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| SB55 | 02/21/2025 | Prohibiting the Department of Justice from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees. (FE) |
| SB51 | 02/21/2025 | Flags flown at state and local government buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule |
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