Senate Bill 402 proposes to designate the bacterium Lactococcus lactis as the official state microbe of Wisconsin. This bill amends current law to include this designation and mandates that the Wisconsin Blue Book, which contains information about various state symbols, include details about the state microbe.

Specifically, the bill creates a new section, 1.10 (3) (w), stating that Lactococcus lactis is the state microbe. Additionally, it amends section 1.10 (4) to include "microbe" among the various state symbols listed, replacing the previous language that only included "herb." This change reflects the state's recognition of Lactococcus lactis and its significance.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1.10(4), 1.10