Lee Snodgrass, Wisconsin State Representative for 52nd District | Facebook
Lee Snodgrass, Wisconsin State Representative for 52nd District | Facebook
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), and 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.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB288 | 05/30/2025 | Labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE) |
| AB287 | 05/30/2025 | Local regulation of pesticides to protect pollinators |
| AB246 | 05/08/2025 | Cost-sharing caps on prescription drugs and medical supplies to treat asthma under health insurance policies and plans. (FE) |
| AB227 | 04/23/2025 | Inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions |
| AB224 | 04/23/2025 | The form of referendum questions |
| AB215 | 04/23/2025 | Eliminating 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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