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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming November 2025 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
AI Summary
This resolution aims to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, drawing attention to the significant impact of this disease in the United States and specifically in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights sobering statistics, including an estimated 67,440 adults being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 51,980 projected deaths in the current year. It notes that pancreatic cancer is the tenth most common cancer in women and thirteenth most common in men, with an estimated 1,060 deaths expected in Wisconsin alone. The resolution emphasizes that by 2025, pancreatic cancer may become the third-leading cause of cancer deaths nationally and the second-leading cause in Wisconsin. By designating this awareness month, the resolution seeks to enhance public understanding of pancreatic cancer and support increased research efforts focused on early detection, understanding causes, and developing more effective treatments, ultimately aiming to improve the health and well-being of residents.
Sponsors (36)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a coauthor (on 10/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr104 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR104.pdf |
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