David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/
David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "local regulation of vegetable gardens".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes that local governments in Wisconsin cannot require permits or prohibit the cultivation of vegetable or flower gardens on residential properties they do not own, thereby promoting backyard gardening without unnecessary regulatory barriers. It defines a vegetable garden to include plots where vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, or pollinator plants are grown. However, the bill allows municipalities to continue enacting zoning ordinances, regulating water and fertilizer use, and controlling noxious weeds and invasive species, provided these regulations do not specifically target vegetable gardens. The bill aims to ensure residents can freely cultivate gardens while maintaining essential environmental and zoning regulations.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Joy L. Goeben (Republican-5th District), and Representative Rob Kreibich (Republican-28th District).
David Armstrong has co-authored or authored another 12 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Armstrong, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 67th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Rob Summerfield.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB41 | 02/17/2025 | Local regulation of vegetable gardens |
| AB35 | 02/17/2025 | Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB21 | 02/06/2025 | Technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE) |
| AB12 | 02/06/2025 | State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE) |
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