Relating to: honoring Jerry Apps for his contributions to Wisconsin’s heritage.
This joint resolution (AJR 71) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Jerry Apps for his decades-long contributions to Wisconsin's heritage. It specifically acknowledges his work as a 4-H advocate, UW-Madison professor, author of over 50 books on Wisconsin history and rural life, and recipient of numerous awards. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to formally honor his legacy through legislative recognition. It was introduced by multiple legislators and referred to the Rules Committee.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 8, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Jul 8, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Rules
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Jul 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Tranel, Novak, Kreibich, O'Connor, Gundrum, Mursau, Murphy, Penterman, Sinicki, Miresse, Goodwin and Palmeri;
cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Pfaff, Keyeski, Wirch, Spreitzer and Ratcliff
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12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Christine Sinicki
DDemocratic
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Dave Murphy
RRepublican
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Jeff Mursau
RRepublican
P
Jerry O'Connor
RRepublican
P
Lori Palmeri
DDemocratic
P
Rick Gundrum
RRepublican
P
Rob Kreibich
RRepublican
P
Russell Goodwin
DDemocratic
P
Todd Novak
RRepublican
P
Travis Tranel
RRepublican
P
Vinnie Miresse
DDemocratic
P
Will Penterman
RRepublican
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