Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 148: Relating to: reserving to the people the power of referendum to reject acts of the legislature and the power of initiative to propose and approve at an election laws and constitutional amendments (first consideration).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AJR 148 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: reserving to the people the power of referendum to reject acts of the legislature and the power of initiative to propose and approve at an election laws and constitutional amendments (first consideration). Primary sponsor: Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaad Rivera-Wagner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Margaret Arney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Alex Joers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Renuka Mayadev | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Ann Roe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Tim Carpenter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeff Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Bob Wirch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Campaigns and Elections
- Introduced by Representatives Rivera-Wagner, Sinicki, Arney, Goodwin, Joers, Mayadev, Roe and Stubbs; cosponsored by Senators Smith, Keyeski, Wirch and Carpenter