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.
Sponsors
Ron Johnson
R-WI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Boozman, without amendment
Mr. Johnson (for himself and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release federal reversionary interest in approximately 37 acres of land in Black River State Forest, Wisconsin, to allow Deli, Inc., a sphagnum moss production business, to complete a land exchange with the state.
Who Benefits and How
Deli, Inc. gains clear title to expand sphagnum moss operations. Wisconsin gains flexibility in land management. Local employment and agricultural business is supported.
Who Bears the Burden and How
USDA releases reversionary interest rights. Wisconsin DNR, Natural Resources Board, and Governor must approve state land exchange. Federal government relinquishes potential future land reversion.
Key Provisions
- Releases reversionary interest in two parcels totaling 37.27 acres
- 31.3-acre parcel in NE1/4NE1/4 of sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 2 W.
- 5.97-acre parcel in SW1/4SW1/4 of sec. 20
- Subject to existing easements, public roadways, and railroad right-of-way
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Releases federal reversionary interest in Wisconsin land to allow sphagnum moss business expansion
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove federal land encumbrance to support local business"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Approximately 37.27 acres in two parcels owned or optioned by Deli, Inc. in Millston, Wisconsin
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