SJR 7 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: recognizing that the Wisconsin State Legislature supports nuclear power and fusion energy as clean energy sources that are critical to safely meeting Wisconsin’s growing energy demands and declaring the legislature’s commitment to the continuation and expansion of nuclear power and nuclear technologies, the development of nuclear technologies and fusion energy, and employing the leadership and resources necessary to support the development of and investment in nuclear power, fusion energy, and related technologies in the state.

SJR 7 is a non-binding legislative resolution passed by Wisconsin's legislature declaring support for nuclear power and fusion energy as critical clean energy sources. It states the legislature's commitment to advancing these technologies, citing their role in providing 66.6% of Wisconsin's carbon-free electricity, powering 1.2 million homes, and supporting 650 high-paying jobs. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes nuclear/fusion energy as essential for meeting energy demands and reducing emissions. It emphasizes Wisconsin's existing nuclear infrastructure (including two operating reactors) and academic resources as foundations for future growth in this sector.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2025
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Joint Resolution Text Enrolled Joint Resolution · 3 edits
MINOR
The document changed from a draft legislative text to an enrolled (final) version, adding signatures from the Speaker of the Assembly and Senate President to certify passage. The substantive policy content, including the resolution's purpose and specific clauses, remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added signatures and titles for the Speaker of the Assembly and President of the Senate to finalize the bill.

Added the Senate Chief Clerk's name and date to the bottom of the document.

Replaced the draft header with the official enrolled header and adjusted line numbering to reflect the final version.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025

How they voted

276
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 34
Mar 18, 2025
D Democratic16
9 Yea 6 Nay 1
56% Yea
R Republican18
18 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred in
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to committee on Rules
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 27, Noes 5
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Bradley, Feyen, Jacque, James, Nass, Quinn, Ratcliff and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Steffen, Sortwell, Armstrong, Brill, Callahan, Dittrich, Gundrum, Gustafson, Hurd, Knodl, Maxey, Melotik, Moore Omokunde, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, Neylon, O'Connor, Penterman, Rodriguez, Snyder, Spiros, Stubbs, Subeck, Tusler and VanderMeer
upper
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors