Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 585: Relating to: designating the wild turkey as the state game bird and the ruffed grouse as the state upland game bird.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 585 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: designating the wild turkey as the state game bird and the ruffed grouse as the state upland game bird. Primary sponsor: Jeff Mursau (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeff Mursau (Republican); Lori Palmeri (Democratic); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Tara Johnson (Democratic); and 7 more. 5 co-sponsors.