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Introduced
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
In Committee
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law designates a variety of state symbols and requires the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information about them. This bill designates the rusty patched bumble bee as the state native insect and requires the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information concerning that designation.
AI Summary
This bill designates the rusty patched bumble bee (scientifically known as Bombus affinis) as Wisconsin's official state native insect. The legislation specifically amends the state statutes by creating a new subsection 1.10 (3) (w) that formally recognizes this bee species in this honorary role. Additionally, the bill modifies section 1.10 (4) of the statutes to update the list of state symbols that must be included in the Wisconsin Blue Book, adding the phrase "native insect" to ensure that information about the rusty patched bumble bee will be documented in this official publication. This designation is significant because it formally acknowledges the importance of this particular bee species, which is native to Wisconsin and has faced conservation challenges in recent years, thereby drawing attention to its ecological significance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (39)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Brienne Brown (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)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (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)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Dora Drake (D),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab305 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB305.pdf |
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