Indigo Milk Cap Designated as Kentucky State Mushroom
Summary
The Kentucky General Assembly passed SB19, designating the indigo milk cap (Lactarius indigo) as the official state mushroom. The bill creates a new section of KRS Chapter 2 establishing this symbolic designation. The legislation passed the Senate 32-0 and the House 85-3 before being signed by the Governor.
What changed
Kentucky SB19 enacts legislation naming and designating the indigo milk cap mushroom as the official state mushroom of Kentucky. The bill creates a new section of Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 2 and received overwhelming bipartisan support with final votes of 32-0 in the Senate and 85-3 in the House.
This is a purely symbolic legislative action with no regulatory or compliance implications. No deadlines, penalties, or required actions apply to any regulated entities. The bill represents a ceremonial designation of state symbolism and does not impose any obligations on businesses, individuals, or government agencies.
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ChangeBridge / Kentucky / SB19 Signed by Governor SB19 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-27
AN ACT relating to mushrooms.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate the indigo milk cap as the official state mushroom of Kentucky.
Bill Details
State Kentucky
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb19.html
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Sponsors
Scott Madon (Sen - R) Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Sen - R) Gerald Neal (Sen - D) Matt Nunn (Sen - R) Phillip Wheeler (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-03 S filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State 2026-03-27 S delivered to Governor 2026-03-27 S enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House 2026-03-27 S enrolled, signed by President of the Senate 2026-03-27 S received in Senate 2026-03-27 H 3rd reading, passed 85-3 2026-03-24 H posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026 2026-03-20 H 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-03-19 H reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-03-17 H to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) 2026-03-12 H to Committee on Committees (H) 2026-03-12 H received in House 2026-03-11 S 3rd reading, passed 32-0 2026-03-06 S posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026 2026-03-06 S 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-03-05 S reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-02-17 S to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) 2026-01-06 S to Committee on Committees (S) 2026-01-06 S introduced in Senate
Votes
2026-03-11 Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3908 Yea: 32 Nay: 0 2026-03-27 House: Veto Override RCS# 355 Yea: 85 Nay: 3
Committee Referrals
2026-01-06 S Committee on Committees 2026-02-17 S Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor 2026-03-06 S Rules 2026-03-12 H Committee On Committees 2026-03-17 H Tourism & Outdoor Recreation 2026-03-20 H Rules
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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