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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
06/18/2025
06/18/2025
Passed
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proclaims June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin, commemorating the state's rich dairy heritage and significant agricultural industry. The resolution highlights Wisconsin's historical progression in dairy production, noting that dairy farmers from New York began migrating to the state in the 1840s and that by World War I, Wisconsin had become the leading dairy production state. The resolution emphasizes key milestones, such as the founding of the Wisconsin Dairyman's Association in 1872 and Stephen Babcock's revolutionary butterfat content testing method. Currently, Wisconsin hosts nearly 6,000 dairy farms with over 1.28 million cows, and the dairy industry contributes approximately $45.6 billion to the state's economy annually. The state is particularly renowned for cheese production, creating over 600 cheese varieties and producing more than a quarter of the nation's cheese. By designating June as Dairy Month, the resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Wisconsin's dairy farmers, acknowledging their role in establishing the state's agricultural identity and economic success.
Sponsors (62)
Scott Allen (R)*,
Clint Anderson (D)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Karen Hurd (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Treig Pronschinske (R)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
John Spiros (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Nancy VanderMeer (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Dora Drake (D),
André Jacque (R),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Howard Marklein (R),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Patrick Testin (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 09/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr59 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AJR59.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR59.pdf |
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