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Introduced
07/17/2025
07/17/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
07/17/2025
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 Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's distinguished legal career and public service in Wisconsin, highlighting her significant achievements and contributions. Born and raised in Richland Center, Bradley began her professional journey as a high school teacher in La Crosse before earning her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. In 1985, she made history as the first woman to serve as a circuit court judge in Marathon County, and later became the first woman elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1995. Throughout her judicial career, Bradley was reelected in 2005 and 2015, hearing thousands of cases and earning respect from her colleagues and the public. Beyond her judicial work, she has been actively involved in international organizations promoting gender and human rights, serving in leadership roles such as Vice-Chair of the International Judicial Academy and chair of the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Women Judges. In 2025, she was selected by her colleagues to serve as Chief Justice, capping a remarkable career dedicated to public service and justice.
Sponsors (49)
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)*,
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),
Last Action
Read and referred to Committee on Rules (on 07/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr77 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR77.pdf |
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