Daniel Knodl, Wisconsin State Representative for 24th District | Official website
Daniel Knodl, Wisconsin State Representative for 24th District | Official website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes two new revolving loan programs in Wisconsin: a hazard mitigation program and a Great Lakes erosion control program. The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) will oversee the hazard mitigation program and can partner with FEMA to secure federal funds, transferred into a nonlapsible trust fund. The state will add 10% from its general fund to match federal contributions, facilitating loans to local governments for hazard mitigation projects. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will manage the Great Lakes erosion program, which offers financial assistance for shorelines threatened by erosion. The program is funded with a $5 million appropriation, and DNR can implement emergency rules to expedite the program's launch. An extra 0.5 full-time equivalent staff position is authorized for administration. The act takes effect one day after publication or two days following the 2025 budget act's publication, whichever is later.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Jeffrey Mursau (Republican-36th District), Representative William Penterman (Republican-38th District), and Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican-98th District).
Daniel Knodl has co-authored or authored another 98 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Knodi, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 24th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Paul Melotik.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB209 | 04/23/2025 | Creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB207 | 04/23/2025 | Information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE) |
| AB203 | 04/23/2025 | Limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others |
| AB188 | 04/15/2025 | Reduction of penalty surcharge when certain fines or forfeitures reduced. (FE) |
| AB180 | 04/15/2025 | Requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE) |
| AB169 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) |
| AB134 | 03/13/2025 | The effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126 |
| AB123 | 03/11/2025 | Calculation of miles for purposes of relocation of a child 100 miles or more from the other parent in an action affecting the family |
| AB102 | 03/03/2025 | Designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants |
| AB100 | 03/03/2025 | Designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants |
| AB75 | 02/28/2025 | Department of Justice collection and reporting of certain criminal case data. (FE) |
| AB28 | 02/17/2025 | Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE) |
| AB5 | 02/03/2025 | Requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents |
| AB2 | 02/03/2025 | Requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time |
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