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WI AB643
WI AB643The establishment of November 11 as a day on which the offices of the agencies of state government are closed. (FE)
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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designates November 11, the day on which Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated, as a state holiday on which state offices are closed. Under current law, the offices of the agencies of state government are generally closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and a total of nine state holidays. The bill also increases the number of regular paid holidays state employees receive annually from 9 days to 10 days and eliminates the personal floating holiday provided to state employees in recognition of Veterans Day. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes November 11 (Veterans Day) as a new state holiday for Wisconsin government agencies, increasing the number of paid holidays for state employees from 9 to 10 days while simultaneously eliminating the separate personal floating holiday previously granted in recognition of Veterans Day. The bill modifies existing statutes to create a new provision that specifically lists November 11 as a state holiday and updates related sections to reflect the changes in holiday provisions. Under the new law, if November 11 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday, consistent with how other holidays like January 1, July 4, and December 25 are currently treated. The bill will take effect on the January 1 following its publication, ensuring a clear and predictable implementation date for state agencies and employees. By making these changes, the bill recognizes Veterans Day as a formal state holiday while maintaining the overall number of personal holidays for state employees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (58)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Angelina Cruz (D)*,
Karen DeSanto (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Tip McGuire (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (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),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab643 |
| AB643 ROCP for Committee on State Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/state_affairs/1989769.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB643.pdf |
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