S. 1262 Reported by committee Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] Introduced April 2, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action October 27, 2025

Summary

This bill directs the Forest Service to release its reversionary interest in approximately 31.83 acres in the Black River State Forest if the State of Wisconsin offers to exchange those acres for approximately 37.27 acres of land owned by Deli, Inc., a sphagnum moss production business located in Millston, Wisconsin. The Forest Service's reversionary interest requires the state forest land to be used for public purposes. 
After the release, the Forest Service must provide a quitclaim deed of the release as expeditiously as practicable.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Oct 27, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.
  2. Oct 27, 2025 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Oct 21, 2025 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Apr 2, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  5. Apr 2, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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