Legislative Updates
July 2026 - Current Legislative Update:
WPRA Begins to Develop 2027-28 Legislative Agenda
Currently the WPRA Public Policy Committee is developing the Association’s 2027-28 Legislative Priorities.
WPRA PPC members are discussing a variety of new issues, as well as preparing for advocating for major historical initiatives – like the reauthorization and funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which officially ended on June 30, 2026.
In addition to KNSP reauthorization the members are researching issues like:
- Authorization for Park Districts to be established in Wisconsin
- Allowing wine to be sold by local governments at Biergartens and outdoor events
- Sustainable funding for out-of-school time
- Hunting & Fishing License Fee increases
- Allowing eminent domain for recreational trails
- Permitting swim instructors to start instructing at 15, like lifeguards
Over the next several months, the WPRA PPC will finalize the agenda to use when the new legislative session begins in January 2027.
August Primary Coming Up
Don’t forget to vote in the August 11th primary! This election cycle, there is a multi-candidate Democratic primary for Governor, as well as a handful of local primaries for state Senate and state Assembly. To find out who is running in your district check out: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot
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October 30, 2020 - WPRA Letter to Governor Bolster Stewardship Local Assistance Program Sent to: Governor Tony Evers
April 24, 2020 – WPRA Letter to Governor Plans to Reopen Wisconsin’s Parks, Aquatic Resources and Recreational Amenities Sent to: Governor Tony Evers and Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, Department of Health Services
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