Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 686: Relating to: designating the Wisconsin natural pearl as the state gem.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 686 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: designating the Wisconsin natural pearl as the state gem. Primary sponsor: Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (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: Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican); and 3 more. 5 co-sponsors.