Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 21: Relating to: designating April 2025 and April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin.

AJR 21 is a procedural bill that designates April 2025 and April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise awareness about testicular cancer, which is common among young men.

Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D) Mike Bare (D)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 22: Relating to: proclaiming April 26, 2025, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin.

AJR 22 is a joint resolution that proclaims April 26, 2025, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin. This resolution recognizes the importance of both parents providing emotional and parental support to their children, particularly for separated parents, and aims to increase public awareness of this issue.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 24: Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act; supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

Assembly Joint Resolution 24 expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's support for strengthening its relationship with Taiwan. The resolution reaffirms the existing sister-state ties between Wisconsin and Taiwan and reiterates support for the federal Taiwan Relations Act. It also endorses Taiwan's pursuit of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States to foster closer economic partnerships. Furthermore, the resolution advocates for Taiwan's increased participation in international organizations that impact its people's well-being.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 20: Relating to: proclaiming the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, as School Nutrition Professionals Appreciation Week.

AJR 20 is a joint resolution that proclaims the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, as School Nutrition Professionals Appreciation Week. It recognizes the contributions of school nutrition professionals in Wisconsin and encourages the public to show gratitude for their work.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 28: Relating to: commending the IBS Patient Support Group on its recognition of April 17 through April 19, 2025, as World IBS Days.

This joint resolution commends the IBS Patient Support Group for recognizing April 17-19, 2025, as "World IBS Days." It encourages Wisconsin residents to support and participate in organizations and events that raise awareness of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 25: Relating to: commending the IBS Patient Support Group on its recognition of April 17 through April 19, 2025, as World IBS Days.

SJR 25 is a joint resolution that commends the IBS Patient Support Group for recognizing April 17-19, 2025, as World IBS Days. It encourages all Wisconsin residents to support and participate in events that raise awareness of irritable bowel syndrome.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 31: Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Visibility.

SJR 31 is a joint resolution that officially proclaims March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility. This action recognizes and celebrates transgender and nonbinary individuals across Wisconsin.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 217: Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.

Senate Bill 217 modifies the process for individuals seeking to change their name. This bill specifically removes the requirement for public publication of a name change petition if the petitioner is seeking to conform their name with their gender identity. Currently, courts can require public notice unless a petitioner demonstrates potential danger from publication and confirms they are not avoiding debt or a criminal record. This change allows individuals to keep their name change petition confidential when it aligns with their gender identity, provided they meet other existing criteria.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 15: Relating to: condemning the pardons and sentence commutations of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

SJR 15 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature expressing disapproval of pardons and sentence commutations granted to individuals convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack. It specifically condemns President Trump's 2025 actions pardoning or commuting sentences for those involved in violent assaults against law enforcement. The resolution states the legislature believes such individuals should be held accountable and aligns with support from police organizations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect anyone but formally records the legislature's position.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 215: Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.

Assembly Bill 215 (AB 215) modifies current law regarding name change petitions. The bill eliminates the requirement for individuals to publicly publish their name change petition if the change is sought to conform with the petitioner's gender identity. This creates an additional circumstance under which a name change petition can remain confidential. The bill directly affects individuals seeking to align their legal name with their gender identity by offering them greater privacy in this process.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 203: Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

AB 203 creates a new statute to limit the liability of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, installers, and owners of traffic control devices. It specifies that these entities are not liable for damages if a device complies with the state's official traffic control devices manual and operates as intended. This limitation applies to claims for personal injury, property damage, and other losses. However, liability can be established if a claimant proves by clear evidence that the device did not meet specifications or operate as intended at the time of the damages. The bill also includes a rebuttable presumption that a device complied if it met manual standards or had authorized deviations.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 30: Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin–Madison women’s hockey team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship.

Assembly Joint Resolution 30 (AJR 30) congratulates the University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s hockey team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship. It commends the team, coaching staff, athletic department, and chancellor for their achievement.

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