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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.
11/21/2025, 3:35 PM
Summary of Bill S 1262
Bill 119 s 1262, also known as the "Black River State Forest Reversionary Interest Release Act," is a piece of legislation that focuses on a specific piece of land in Millston, Wisconsin. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land located within the Black River State Forest.
The reversionary interest in question pertains to a legal right that allows the government to reclaim ownership of the land under certain conditions. By releasing this interest, the land will no longer be subject to potential government reclamation.
The purpose of this bill is to provide clarity and certainty to the current landowners and stakeholders in the Black River State Forest area. By releasing the reversionary interest, the land can be used and managed more effectively without the looming threat of government intervention. Overall, Bill 119 s 1262 aims to streamline land ownership and management processes in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, while also ensuring that the rights of current landowners are protected.
The reversionary interest in question pertains to a legal right that allows the government to reclaim ownership of the land under certain conditions. By releasing this interest, the land will no longer be subject to potential government reclamation.
The purpose of this bill is to provide clarity and certainty to the current landowners and stakeholders in the Black River State Forest area. By releasing the reversionary interest, the land can be used and managed more effectively without the looming threat of government intervention. Overall, Bill 119 s 1262 aims to streamline land ownership and management processes in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, while also ensuring that the rights of current landowners are protected.
Congressional Summary of S 1262
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1262
Bill S 1262 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill S 1262 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2025. Bill S 1262's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209. as of October 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1262
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1262
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1262
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.
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.
Comments

Saylor Hines
1,004
1 year ago
I support this. How will this impact us in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1262
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