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Introduced
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
In Committee
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 Wisconsin natural pearl as the Wisconsin state gem and requires the Wisconsin Blue Book to include that information.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Wisconsin natural pearl as the state gem, adding it to Wisconsin's existing list of official state symbols. The legislation specifically amends section 1.10 of the Wisconsin statutes by creating a new subsection (3)(w) that explicitly names the Wisconsin natural pearl as the state gem. Additionally, the bill modifies section 1.10(4) to require the Wisconsin Blue Book (an official state publication) to include information about the newly designated state gem alongside other existing state symbols like the state song, tree, flower, and animal. By making these changes, the bill formally recognizes the Wisconsin natural pearl as an official state symbol and ensures that information about this gem will be documented in the state's official reference publication.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Goodwin added as a coauthor (on 12/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab697 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB697.pdf |
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