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Rep. Snodgrass of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill on pollinator-safe plant labeling

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Lee Snodgrass, Wisconsin State Representative for 52nd District | Facebook

Lee Snodgrass, Wisconsin State Representative for 52nd District | Facebook

The new bill authored by State Rep. Lee Snodgrass seeks to prevent misleading claims about plants treated with insecticides and their impact on pollinators, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill prohibits individuals who sell or provide plants to end users from labeling or advertising the plants as beneficial to pollinators if the plants have been treated with systemic insecticides that carry pollinator hazard warnings on their labels. This regulation aims to prevent misleading claims regarding the suitability of these plants for pollinator health. The bill defines relevant terms such as "plant," which includes annuals, bedding plants, and nursery stock, and "pollinator," referring specifically to flower-pollinating insects. This legislation will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its publication.

The bill was co-authored by Senator Jeff Smith (Democrat-31st District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District).

Lee Snodgrass has co-authored or authored another 33 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Snodgrass graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991 with a BA.

Snodgrass, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 52nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jerry L. O'Connor.

In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.

Bills Introduced by Lee Snodgrass in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
AB28805/30/2025Labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)
AB28705/30/2025Local regulation of pesticides to protect pollinators
AB24605/08/2025Cost-sharing caps on prescription drugs and medical supplies to treat asthma under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)
AB22704/23/2025Inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
AB22404/23/2025The form of referendum questions
AB21504/23/2025Eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity

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