AJR 151 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month.

This bill formally declares February 2026 as Black History Month in Wisconsin. It directly affects state government officials and the public by establishing an official recognition of the month. The resolution includes historical context about African American contributions to the state and specifically honors eight individuals for their achievements in civil rights, public service, education, and community leadership. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative proclamation to acknowledge and celebrate the heritage and contributions of people of African descent.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Mar 19, 2026
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Read and referred to Committee on Rules
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Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Haywood, Taylor, Moore Omokunde, Stubbs, Madison, Rivera-Wagner, Goodwin, Miresse, Sinicki, Udell, Stroud, Doyle, Kirsch, Prado, Fitzgerald, Roe, Snodgrass, Joers, Neubauer, Subeck, Ortiz-Velez, DeSmidt, Johnson, Palmeri, Clancy, Mayadev and Sheehan; cosponsored by Senators Drake, L. Johnson, Carpenter, Wall, Dassler-Alfheim, Larson, Ratcliff, Hesselbein, Spreitzer, Wirch and Roys
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