SJR 138 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: honoring the life of Anne Arnesen.

This Senate Joint Resolution honors the life and legacy of Anne Arnesen, a longtime advocate for children and families who passed away in January 2026. The resolution recognizes her contributions as a community leader, school board member, and activist who served in various roles including leading the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families for 22 years. It formally acknowledges her dedication to civil service, women's rights, and social justice through her work with multiple organizations and her years of public service. The bill is a commemorative measure intended to recognize her impact on Wisconsin rather than to change any laws or policies.
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 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 4, 2026
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Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
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Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Roys, Carpenter, Hesselbein, Larson, Ratcliff, Smith and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Mayadev, Sinicki, Bare, Brown and Roe
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