SJR 71 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: honoring Jerry Apps for his contributions to Wisconsin’s heritage.

SJR 71 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jerry Apps for his lifelong contributions to Wisconsin's heritage. It recognizes his work as a 4-H advocate, University of Wisconsin professor, author of over 50 books on Wisconsin history and rural life (including *Wisconsin Agriculture: A History*), and recipient of awards like the 4-H Hall of Fame induction. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for his efforts in preserving agricultural heritage and inspiring residents through writing, documentaries, and community education. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Jun 2025

Governor

Introduced Jun 17, 2025 Last action Jan 9, 2026

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Joint Resolution Text → Enrolled Joint Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The document transitioned from a draft Senate Joint Resolution to an Enrolled Joint Resolution, marking the official completion of the legislative process. The text was reformatted for the final version, and specific grammatical errors were corrected, such as changing the possessive 'Wisconsin's' to 'Wisconsin[s heritage' to align with the state's style guide. No substantive policy changes, funding, or eligibility criteria were altered.

TECHNICAL

Corrected possessive grammar errors in the text (e.g., 'Wisconsin's' changed to 'Wisconsin[s heritage') to match official state drafting standards.

Reformatted the document layout, including removing draft headers and adding signatures for the Speaker of the Assembly and President of the Senate to signify final approval.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jun 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Concurred in

lower

Jun 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Jun 17, 2025

Committee

Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

upper

Jun 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced by Senators Jacque, Pfaff, Keyeski, Wirch, Spreitzer and Ratcliff; cosponsored by Representatives Tranel, Novak, Kreibich, O'Connor, Gundrum, Mursau, Murphy, Penterman, Sinicki, Miresse, Goodwin and Palmeri

upper

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors