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Introduced
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
In Committee
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month, highlighting Wisconsin's progressive history of supporting LGBTQ equality. The resolution traces the state's milestones in LGBTQ rights, including being the first state to pass anti-discrimination protections in 1982 and electing the first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator. It acknowledges significant achievements like the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2014 and 2015, while also acknowledging ongoing challenges such as discrimination and the heightened risks faced by LGBTQ youth. The resolution emphasizes that June has become a symbolic month for LGBTQ celebrations and aims to foster an atmosphere of inclusion, acceptance, and mutual respect. By recognizing Pride Month, the resolution seeks to honor LGBTQ individuals, their families, friends, and allies, and to affirm the state's commitment to understanding and supporting the LGBTQ community.
Sponsors (49)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Angelina Cruz (D)*,
Karen DeSanto (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (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),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Last Action
Read and referred to Committee on Rules (on 07/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr79 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR79.pdf |
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