Bill > AB322

This bill designates the monarch butterfly as the official state butterfly of Wisconsin and requires the Wisconsin Blue Book (a comprehensive state reference publication) to include this new state symbol in its listings. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to the state statutes that explicitly names the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly, and amends an existing section of law to ensure the Blue Book will now mention the monarch butterfly alongside other state symbols such as the state bird, tree, and flower. The monarch butterfly, known for its distinctive orange and black wings and its remarkable annual migration across North America, will now have official recognition in Wisconsin's state symbolism. This type of legislation, which designates state symbols, is a common way for states to celebrate local wildlife, natural resources, and cultural heritage, allowing residents to take pride in unique aspects of their state's identity.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab322