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

AB 697 designates the Wisconsin natural pearl as the state gem, adding it to Wisconsin's official list of state symbols. The bill amends statutes to include "gem" in the list of symbols required in the Wisconsin Blue Book, alongside items like the state song, tree, and flower. This is a procedural change with no direct impact on policy, funding, or affected populations. It does not alter existing laws or create new obligations. The bill is currently in committee referral after introduction on November 26, 2025.