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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires state agencies and other state governmental entities to give preference, where appropriate, to using native prairie and forage plants to benefit native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide information upon request to support this initiative.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state agencies in Wisconsin to prioritize the use of native prairie and forage plants when possible, with the specific goal of supporting native pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The legislation defines a "state agency" broadly to include any association, authority, board, department, commission, independent agency, institution, office, society, system, or other governmental body created by the state constitution or law. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with providing supporting information to other state agencies upon request to help them implement this initiative. By promoting the use of native plants, the bill aims to create more supportive environments for important pollinator species, which play a critical role in ecosystem health and agricultural productivity.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (42)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor (on 06/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb293 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB293.pdf |
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