Chanz Green, Wisconsin State Representative for 74th District | www.facebook.com
Chanz Green, Wisconsin State Representative for 74th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "county forest administration grant eligibility".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for county forest administration grants, effective retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. It specifies that grants are available to counties with designated county forests to fund 50% of the salary and fringe benefits of a county forest administrator. The bill defines a county forest administrator as an individual managing a county forest program who possesses any of the following qualifications: a bachelor's or higher degree in forestry from an accredited school, a bachelor's or higher degree in natural resources, conservation, or wildlife with at least three years of relevant management experience, or an associate degree in forestry with at least three years of relevant management experience. These individuals cannot be employed by the Department of Natural Resources.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Andrew Hysell (Democrat-48th District), and Representative Brent Jacobson (Republican-87th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Senator Howard L. Marklein (Republican-17th District), and Senator Rob Stafsholt (Republican-10th District), along with 15 other co-sponsors.
Chanz J. Green has co-authored or authored another 37 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Green graduated from Northwood Technical College.
Green, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2023 to represent the state's 74th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Beth Meyers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB181 | 04/15/2025 | County forest administration grant eligibility |
| AB161 | 04/04/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
| AB83 | 02/28/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
| AB59 | 02/24/2025 | The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE) |
| AB9 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property |
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