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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designates the second week of November as “Veterans Benefits Education Week,” the purpose of which is to inform veterans about the benefits to which they are entitled and assist veterans in maximizing their use of such benefits. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation for the observance of “Veterans Benefits Education Week” that highlights the benefits to which veterans are entitled.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a designated week in November (specifically the week containing Veterans Day, November 11) as "Veterans Benefits Education Week" in Wisconsin. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness among veterans about the various benefits they are eligible to receive and to help them understand and maximize their use of these benefits. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation during this week that highlights the range of veterans' benefits, effectively creating a statewide annual initiative to support and inform veterans about their entitlements. By creating this designated week, the bill aims to ensure veterans are well-informed about the resources and support available to them, potentially helping them access crucial services and assistance that they might not have been aware of previously.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (30)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representatives Anderson and Johnson added as coauthors (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab777 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB777.pdf |
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