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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Passed
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.
AI Summary
This joint resolution celebrates May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin, recognizing the critical importance of the construction industry and skilled trades workers. The resolution highlights that construction is a large national industry with high-paying, in-demand jobs that cannot be outsourced, and notes significant workforce challenges, including that over one-quarter of construction workers are over 55 years old. It emphasizes Wisconsin's pioneering role in apprenticeship programs, including the nation's oldest registered apprenticeship program (established in 1912) and the first Youth Apprenticeship program (started in 1991). The state has invested heavily in apprenticeship support through incentives, grants, and policy reforms, resulting in record-breaking achievements, including over 17,000 total apprentices and nearly 10,000 youth apprentices in recent years. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the essential work of skilled trades professionals who contribute to building critical infrastructure across various sectors including residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare environments.
Sponsors (48)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Kevin Petersen (R)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Dan Feyen (R),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
André Jacque (R),
Chris Larson (D),
Steve Nass (R),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Jamie Wall (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 05/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr29 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AJR29.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR29.pdf |
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