Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)
Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill revises limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural and other real property in Wisconsin, aiming to address concerns over land ownership near critical areas and foreign influence. It reduces the maximum amount of agricultural land a foreign entity can hold from 640 to 50 acres and broadens the definition of entities affected by these limits. The bill prohibits foreign persons from owning any real property within 10 miles of military installations, necessitating divestment within 18 months of obtaining such property. It also bans foreign adversaries, as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce, from acquiring any real estate in the state. Violations result in forfeiture of the property to the state, with enforcement by the attorney general. The provisions take effect on the first day of the first month after the bill's enactment.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Clint P. Moses (Republican-92nd District), Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District), Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), and Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), along 14 other co-sponsors.
Romaine Robert Quinn has authored or co-authored another 43 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Quinn graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay in 2014 with a BA.
Quinn, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2023 to represent the state's 25th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Janet Bewley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB219 | 04/25/2025 | Limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE) |
| SB215 | 04/16/2025 | Town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways. (FE) |
| SB214 | 04/16/2025 | Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE) |
| SB213 | 04/16/2025 | A tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE) |
| SB180 | 04/07/2025 | Modifications to housing programs under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE) |
| SB178 | 04/03/2025 | Changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE) |
| SB176 | 04/03/2025 | An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE) |
| SB173 | 04/03/2025 | Creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE) |
| SB172 | 04/03/2025 | Prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| SB166 | 03/27/2025 | Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| SB158 | 03/27/2025 | County forest administration grant eligibility |
| SB119 | 03/07/2025 | Positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE) |
| SB56 | 02/21/2025 | The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE) |
| SB41 | 02/12/2025 | School safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| SB18 | 02/05/2025 | Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) |
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