Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 12 D cosponsors

SB 294 — Relating to: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)

Last action — Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes a system for labeling plants that are beneficial to pollinators.

This legislation aims to create labels for plants that help support pollinator populations. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to choose plants that contribute positively to the environment.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you will have access to clear labels on plants that help pollinators, aiding your gardening choices.
  • Environment: This supports efforts to maintain healthy ecosystems by highlighting plants crucial for pollinator survival.

Summary

An Act to create 94.51 of the statutes;

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor

  2. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor

  5. Read first time and referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs

  6. Introduced by Senators Smith, Habush Sinykin, Carpenter, Drake, Hesselbein, Larson, Ratcliff, Roys, Spreitzer, Wall, Wirch and Dassler-Alfheim; cosponsored by Representatives Snodgrass, Behnke, DeSanto, Miresse, Anderson, Arney, Bare, Billings, Clancy, Cruz, DeSmidt, Doyle, Fitzgerald, Joers, Johnson, Madison, Mayadev, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Phelps, Rivera-Wagner, Roe, Sheehan, Sinicki, Stubbs, Subeck, Tenorio, Vining, Andraca, J. Jacobson and Udell

Sponsors

  • Habush Sinykin · Cosponsor
  • Snodgrass · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • DeSanto · Cosponsor
  • Miresse · Cosponsor
  • J ANDERSON · Cosponsor
  • Arney · Cosponsor
  • Bare · Cosponsor
  • Billings · Cosponsor
  • Clancy · Cosponsor
  • Cruz · Cosponsor
  • DeSmidt · Cosponsor
  • Doyle · Cosponsor
  • Fitzgerald · Cosponsor
  • Joers · Cosponsor
  • Madison · Cosponsor
  • Mayadev · Cosponsor
  • Moore Omokunde · Cosponsor
  • Palmeri · Cosponsor
  • Phelps · Cosponsor
  • Rivera-Wagner · Cosponsor
  • Roe · Cosponsor
  • Sheehan · Cosponsor
  • Sinicki · Cosponsor
  • Stubbs · Cosponsor
  • Subeck · Cosponsor
  • Tenorio · Cosponsor
  • Vining · Cosponsor
  • Andraca · Cosponsor
  • J. Jacobson · Cosponsor
  • Udell · Cosponsor
  • LaTonya Johnson · Cosponsor
  • Kristin Dassler-Alfheim · Cosponsor
  • Robert Wirch · Cosponsor
  • Jamie Wall · Cosponsor
  • Mark Spreitzer · Cosponsor
  • Kelda Roys · Cosponsor
  • Melissa Ratcliff · Cosponsor
  • Chris Larson · Cosponsor
  • Dianne Hesselbein · Cosponsor
  • Dora Drake · Cosponsor
  • Tim Carpenter · Cosponsor
  • Jeff Smith · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 42 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (42)

Not signed on (89)

89 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 294 do?
An Act to create 94.51 of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 294?
SB 294 is sponsored by Habush Sinykin, Snodgrass, Behnke, DeSanto, Miresse, ANDERSON, J, Arney, Bare, Billings, Clancy, Cruz, DeSmidt, Doyle, Fitzgerald, Joers, Madison, Mayadev, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Phelps, Rivera-Wagner, Roe, Sheehan, Sinicki, Stubbs, Subeck, Tenorio, Vining, Andraca, J. Jacobson, Udell, Johnson, LaTonya (Democrat), Dassler-Alfheim, Kristin (Democrat), Wirch, Robert (Democrat), Wall, Jamie (Democrat), Spreitzer, Mark (Democrat), Roys, Kelda (Democrat), Ratcliff, Melissa (Democrat), Larson, Chris (Democrat), Hesselbein, Dianne (Democrat), Drake, Dora (Democrat), Carpenter, Tim (Democrat), and Smith, Jeff (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 294?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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