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Introduced
07/16/2025
07/16/2025
In Committee
07/16/2025
07/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: honoring the dedication and service of Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the distinguished career and public service of Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, highlighting her significant contributions to Wisconsin's judicial system. The resolution traces her deep Wisconsin roots, beginning with her upbringing in Richland Center and her family's long-standing history in the state. It details her professional journey from being a high school teacher to becoming the first woman to serve as a circuit court judge in Marathon County in 1985, and later the first woman elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The document emphasizes her multiple re-elections to the Supreme Court in 2005 and 2015, her hearing of thousands of cases, and her commitment to justice, which earned her the respect of colleagues and the public. Additionally, the resolution recognizes her international work in promoting gender and human rights, including her leadership roles in organizations like the International Judicial Academy and the International Association of Women Judges. In 2025, she was chosen by her colleagues to serve as Chief Justice, further cementing her legacy of distinguished service and leadership in Wisconsin's judicial system.
Sponsors (49)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (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)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (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),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr78 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR78.pdf |
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