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Introduced
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin, celebrating the state's deep historical connection to dairy farming. The resolution traces Wisconsin's dairy heritage back to the 1840s, when farmers from New York migrated to the state and established the dairy industry. It highlights significant milestones, such as the founding of the Wisconsin Dairyman's Association in 1872 and Stephen Babcock's revolutionary milk butterfat testing method, which helped establish quality standards for milk pricing. The resolution notes that by World War I, Wisconsin had become the leading dairy production state, and it has since branded itself as "America's Dairyland" on license plates. Currently, the state has nearly 6,000 dairy farms with over 1.28 million cows, contributing approximately $45.6 billion to the state's economy annually. Wisconsin's cheesemakers are particularly notable, producing over 600 cheese varieties and accounting for more than a quarter of the nation's cheese production. The resolution ultimately aims to acknowledge and honor the contributions of Wisconsin's dairy farmers, recognizing their role in shaping the state's agricultural identity and economic success.
Sponsors (62)
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)*,
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),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 11/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr63 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR63.pdf |
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