An Act to amend 31.385 (2) (d); to create 31.385 (2) (dr) and 31.385 (8) of the statutes; Relating to: a grant for modernization of a dam in the village of Rothschild. (FE)
Sponsored By: Patrick Testin (Republican), Cory Tomczyk (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Domtar gets dam grant with repayment rules
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources must pay Domtar Paper Company a one-time $42 million grant from a designated state appropriation. The money funds modernization of the Wisconsin River dam tied to Domtar's Rothschild mill. Domtar does not need to document actual expenses before payment. It must repay the full grant if work has not started by December 31, 2026. Selling either its Rothschild or Nekoosa mill before project completion requires repayment of any unspent grant money. If total project aid from all sources exceeds two-thirds of project costs, Domtar must repay the excess. Domtar must agree in writing to invest $100 million in north-central Wisconsin through its Rothschild and Nekoosa facilities. The deadline is the first day of the month beginning three years after that investment requirement takes effect. Failure to invest the full amount requires repayment of the full grant. During the project, Domtar must agree to use only Wisconsin-produced roundwood and wood chips at its Rothschild facilities. Using out-of-state materials requires full grant repayment, unless extenuating circumstances prevent Wisconsin-only sourcing. This grant pays Domtar, not households.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Karen Hurd
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025SenateReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 63
12/10/2025SenatePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025SenateReport correctly enrolled
11/24/2025SenateLRB correction
11/24/2025SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
11/20/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
11/19/2025HouseRead a third time and concurred in
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended
11/19/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
11/19/2025HouseRead a second time
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended to withdraw from Senate message and take up
11/19/2025HouseRead
11/19/2025HouseReceived from Senate
11/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
11/18/2025SenateSenators Dassler-Alfheim and Ratcliff added as coauthors
11/18/2025SenateRead a third time and passed
11/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
11/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
11/18/2025SenateRead a second time
11/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
11/14/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/23/2025SenateReport passage recommended by Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0
10/23/2025SenateExecutive action taken
10/23/2025SenateRepresentative Miresse added as a cosponsor
10/17/2025Senate
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