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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 creates a new section in Wisconsin state law that requires state agencies to prioritize the use of native prairie and forage plants when possible, with the specific goal of supporting native pollinators like bees and butterflies. The bill first defines a "state agency" broadly to include any governmental body, association, board, department, commission, or other state-created entity. It then establishes an initiative mandating that these state agencies give preference to native prairie and forage plants in their work, when appropriate, to help benefit pollinators. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide informational support to other state agencies upon request to help them implement this initiative. By promoting the use of native plants, the bill aims to support local ecosystem health and the survival of important pollinator species that play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity and agricultural productivity.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (42)
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)*,
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),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representative Haywood added as a coauthor (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/asm/bill/ab291 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB291.pdf |
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