Relating to: recognizing May 1 of each year as St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin and recognizing and appreciating the dignity of all working men and women in Wisconsin.
AJR 16 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 1 of each year as "St. Joseph the Worker Day" in Wisconsin. It honors St. Joseph’s legacy as a working father and recognizes the dignity of all Wisconsin workers, urging the state to hold annual celebrations on this day. The resolution does not create new laws, taxes, or obligations - it is purely symbolic, aiming to publicly appreciate workers’ contributions to families and communities. It directly affects no individuals or entities but seeks to foster statewide recognition of laborers.
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failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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1
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1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Rules
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Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Wichgers, Behnke, Donovan, Goodwin, Gundrum and Murphy;
cosponsored by Senators Tomczyk, Jacque and Marklein
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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