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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: honoring April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, recognizing its origins and significance in environmental conservation. The document highlights that Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in 1970 as a national environmental teach-in, which initially motivated 20 million Americans, including 2,000 colleges, to advocate for climate solutions. The resolution emphasizes how the first Earth Day led to the "Environmental Decade," which resulted in critical environmental legislation like the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and amendments to the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. It also notes that Earth Day is now celebrated in 193 countries worldwide, creating opportunities for civic engagement and community collaboration to protect natural resources. By acknowledging the upcoming 55th anniversary on April 22, 2025, the resolution underscores the ongoing importance of environmental awareness and collective action to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Sponsors (62)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Jill Billings (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Tip McGuire (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 03/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr17 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR17.pdf |
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