Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 40: Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

SJR 40 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on April 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Primary sponsor: Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic); Jamie Wall (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); and 9 more. 41 co-sponsors.