Bill > SB571

This bill designates the hen-of-the-woods mushroom (scientifically known as Grifola frondosa) as the official state mushroom of Wisconsin, and updates the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information about this newly recognized state symbol. Specifically, the legislation adds a new subsection to the state statutes that officially recognizes the hen-of-the-woods as the state mushroom, and amends an existing provision that requires the Wisconsin Blue Book (an official state publication) to include details about various state symbols. By adding "mushroom" to the list of state symbols that must be documented in the Blue Book, the bill ensures that information about the hen-of-the-woods will be included alongside other official state symbols like the state bird, tree, and flower. This type of symbolic legislation is common in state legislatures and serves to celebrate local natural heritage and promote recognition of unique state characteristics.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb571