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Assembly Bill 1033

Relating To: Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Lakes at Stake Wisconsin Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date 2/9/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/10/2026

Comments
Comments are on ASA1 Secs. 20-27. After internal legal review, the League is comfortable that existing local authority is unimpeded by this bill. We still prefer explicit language authorizing ordinances that address unique community characteristics.
National Marine Manufacturers Association Notified Date 2/11/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/11/2026

River Alliance of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Sierra Club Wisconsin Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Supporting Documentation
02102026_091636_AB1033 statement.pdf
The Nature Conservancy Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Water Sports Industry Association Notified Date 2/11/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/11/2026

Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc Notified Date 2/11/2026 Communication Date 2/11/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/11/2026

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date 2/10/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Wisconsin Green Fire Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association Notified Date 2/19/2026 Communication Date 2/19/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/19/2026

Comments
While WHLA appreciates the goal of establishing safety standards, our primary concern is that this bill could restrict local control. This lack of local flexibility could significantly harm resorts and other lakeside lodging facilities across WI
Supporting Documentation
02192026_092637_Wakesurfing Senate Statement 2-19-26.pdf
Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc. Notified Date 2/11/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/11/2026

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 2/17/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/17/2026

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date 2/8/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Wisconsin Watersports Coalition Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date 2/9/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/10/2026

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Notified Date 2/12/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/12/2026

Comments
WWA remains concerned about impacts to shoreland wetlands and areas that support the growth of wild rice.
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Notified Date 2/10/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2026

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.