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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
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 April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, recognizing the historical significance of this environmental commemoration. The resolution highlights that Earth Day was originally founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin, who initiated a national environmental teach-in aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation and compelling political action. The first Earth Day mobilized 20 million Americans, including 2,000 colleges, to advocate for environmental solutions, which ultimately led to the "Environmental Decade" and the passage of critical environmental legislation like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. The resolution emphasizes that Earth Day has now grown into a global event celebrated in 193 countries, providing opportunities for civic engagement and community collaboration focused on protecting natural resources and creating a more sustainable environment for future generations. By commemorating the 55th anniversary, the resolution seeks to highlight the ongoing importance of environmental stewardship and the continued relevance of Earth Day's original mission.
Sponsors (62)
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)*,
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),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 04/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr19 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR19.pdf |
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