AB 368 mandates California to evaluate passive house energy standards, promoting energy efficiency in buildings, reducing costs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill AB 408 designates *Lactococcus lactis* as Wisconsin's state microbe, honoring its vital role in cheese production and boosting the state's agricultural identity and economy.

AB 89 toughens penalties for theft in Wisconsin, allowing repeat offenders' thefts to be combined for harsher sentences, aiming to deter crime and aid prosecutions.

AB 565 broadens eligibility for "qualified new business ventures," boosting access to state incentives, fostering innovation, and supporting job creation in emerging sectors.

AB 211 allows certain tobacco bars in Wisconsin to permit smoking, boosting their business while raising public health concerns about secondhand smoke exposure.