Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 71: Relating to: honoring Jerry Apps for his contributions to Wisconsin’s heritage.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AJR 71 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin House on July 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: honoring Jerry Apps for his contributions to Wisconsin’s heritage. Primary sponsor: Travis Tranel (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic). It lists 6 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 9 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Tranel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Will Penterman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Lori Palmeri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| André Jacque | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Read and referred to Committee on Rules
- Introduced by Representatives Tranel, Novak, Kreibich, O'Connor, Gundrum, Mursau, Murphy, Penterman, Sinicki, Miresse, Goodwin and Palmeri; cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Pfaff, Keyeski, Wirch, Spreitzer and Ratcliff