Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB78

Introduced

2/26/25

Refer

2/26/25

Report Pass

4/10/25

Engrossed

4/22/25

Refer

5/27/25

Enrolled

1/28/26

Chaptered

3/27/26

Passed

3/27/26

Caption

An Act to renumber 94.64 (1) (a); to amend 94.64 (3m) (a) (intro.), 94.64 (3m) (a) 1., 94.64 (9) (c), 94.65 (4) (a) (intro.) and 94.65 (4) (b); to create 94.64 (1) (ag), 94.64 (1) (u), 94.64 (2) (f), 94.64 (3m) (a) 3., 94.65 (1) (bm), 94.65 (1) (fm) and 94.65 (5m) of the statutes; Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

Impact

The implications of SB78 are significant for the agricultural community, particularly for farmers who utilize manure as a fertilizer source. By easing the restrictions that dictate minimum nutrient content for fertilizers made from composted manure, the bill promotes the use of sustainable practices which can help in waste management and soil health. This change may lead to an increased interest in the production of compost-based products, potentially enhancing soil quality without the constraints of traditional fertilizer standards.

Summary

Senate Bill 78 (SB78) addresses the requirements surrounding the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives that are produced from manure through processes like composting and vermicomposting. The bill amends existing statutes to introduce exemptions for fertilizers that do not meet the traditional nutrient content threshold of at least 24% combined weight of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. By allowing fertilizers with lower nutrient content to be distributed, the bill seeks to accommodate innovative agricultural practices that utilize manure more effectively.

Conclusion

SB78 represents a shift towards more flexible agricultural regulations, aiming to integrate eco-friendly practices into conventional farming. However, the success of this legislative change will depend on careful monitoring of its implementation and the actual outcomes in agricultural settings, ensuring that sustainability does not come at the expense of agricultural productivity.

Contention

While supporters argue that SB78 fosters sustainable agriculture and encourages the use of natural fertilizers, some concerns may arise regarding the efficacy and safety of lower-nutrient fertilizers. Critics may question whether these changes might lead to a decline in soil quality or agricultural productivity if products lacking in essential nutrients are over-utilized. Furthermore, the bill's allowance for labels to represent nutrient content based on typical analyses rather than guaranteed analyses could raise concerns about transparency and consumer trust.

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Companion Bills

WI AB93

Crossfiled An Act to renumber 94.64 (1) (a); to amend 94.64 (3m) (a) (intro.), 94.64 (3m) (a) 1., 94.64 (9) (c), 94.65 (4) (a) (intro.) and 94.65 (4) (b); to create 94.64 (1) (ag), 94.64 (1) (u), 94.64 (2) (f), 94.64 (3m) (a) 3., 94.65 (1) (bm), 94.65 (1) (fm) and 94.65 (5m) of the statutes; Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI AB93

The distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

WI HB308

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-103, 4.1-103.01, 4.1-204, 4.1-229, 15.2-912.4, 18.2-246.8, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-371.2:1, 18.2-391, 19.2-386.21, 58.1-1021.04:1, 59.1-200, 59.1-293.10, 59.1-293.13, 59.1-293.15 through 59.1-293.18, 59.1-293.20, and 59.1-293.21 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-241 through 4.1-254, by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-355 through 4.1-361, and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.37; and to repeal §§ 58.1-1021.06 through 58.1-1021.09, 59.1-293.11, 59.1-293.12, and 59.1-293.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report.

WI HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

WI HB1011

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-937.1 and by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-141.2:1, relating to compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure; civil penalty.

WI AB100

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Items 5227-122-0001 and 7502-495 of Section 2.

WI H3613

Executive Office of Health Policy

WI HB434

Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed

WI HB641

A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-512 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 10.1 a chapter numbered 21.3, consisting of sections numbered 10.1-2141, 10.1-2142, and 10.1-2143, and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 13, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-1749 and 58.1-1750; and to repeal § 2.2-1509.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia's Great Outdoors Act established; data center land conservation tax; land preservation distributions and appropriations.

WI HB637

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-4113, 4.1-1604, 18.2-36.3, 18.2-250, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03 through 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-308.1:5, 19.2-327.15, 32.1-45.4, and 54.1-3466 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-250.01, relating to possession of residue of a controlled substance; penalties; exceptions.

WI HB1272

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-511, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-325, 18.2-334, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-314.2, 52-54, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4003, 58.1-4006, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4048, and 58.1-4103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3, by adding a section numbered 18.2-334.7, and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, containing articles numbered 1 through 5, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4225, relating to regulation of electronic gaming devices; penalties.

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