Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District | Official Linkedin
Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District | Official Linkedin
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes a transition to grazing pilot program managed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to assist farmers in implementing livestock forage-based managed grazing systems. It provides grants, capped at $40,000 per grantee, with 75% paid in the first year and subsequent payments of 12.5% in the second and third years. Grants cover various expenses, including rotational grazing infrastructure and technical assistance from certified specialists. The program included support for innovation, market development, and supply chain enhancement related to forage-fed livestock. Additionally, one part-time position is created to support the program's administration, funded from the environmental fund, with the bill taking effect post-publication.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Todd Novak (Republican-51st District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), Senator Sarah Keyeski (Democrat-14th District), Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District), and Senator Jeff Smith (Democrat-31st District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), and Representative Jill Billings (Democrat-95th District), along with 19 other co-sponsors.
Patrick Testin has authored or co-authored another 11 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Testin graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point in 2011 with a BS.
Testin, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2017 to represent the state's 24th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Howard Marklein.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB113 | 03/07/2025 | A transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| SB96 | 03/07/2025 | Exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE) |
| SB71 | 02/26/2025 | Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE) |
| SB68 | 02/24/2025 | The prescription drug monitoring program. (FE) |
| SB24 | 02/05/2025 | Limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE) |
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