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WI AJR3
WI AJR3Proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Wisconsin, highlighting the serious nature and widespread impact of human trafficking. The resolution provides context about human trafficking, noting that it involves recruiting, transporting, or obtaining people through force, fraud, or coercion for sexual exploitation or labor purposes. It emphasizes that traffickers often target vulnerable populations such as runaway youth, individuals with disabilities, and those disconnected from support networks. The resolution cites alarming statistics, including over 100,000 reported trafficking cases since 2007 and an estimated average age of 12-15 years for victims entering the sex trade. It also underscores that human trafficking has been reported in all 72 Wisconsin counties and is considered a form of modern-day slavery that contradicts fundamental human rights. The resolution calls for citizen awareness, education about recognizing trafficking victims, and dedication to combating this crime, while acknowledging the important work of nonprofit organizations in supporting victims and collaborating with law enforcement. Ultimately, the resolution aims to raise public consciousness about human trafficking and reaffirm Wisconsin's commitment to eliminating this practice.
Sponsors (75)
Scott Allen (R)*,
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Karen DeSanto (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Karen Hurd (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Amanda Nedweski (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Jessie Rodriguez (R)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
John Spiros (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Dan Feyen (R),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
André Jacque (R),
Jesse James (R),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Patrick Testin (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Jamie Wall (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Read and referred to Committee on Rules (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr3 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR3.pdf |
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