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: "native prairie and forage plants".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill mandates that state agencies and governmental entities prioritize the use of native prairie and forage plants to support native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This initiative emphasizes ecological benefits, aiming to enhance pollinator habitats. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with providing necessary information upon request to assist agencies in implementing this preference. This directive applies to various state bodies created or authorized by state law or the constitution, and it reflects a commitment to promoting biodiversity and ecological health through vegetation choices.
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). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), along 32 other co-sponsors.
Lee Snodgrass has co-authored or authored another 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB291 | 05/30/2025 | Native prairie and forage plants |
| AB290 | 05/30/2025 | Special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB289 | 05/30/2025 | Ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources |
| 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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