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AJR 144

Relating to: congratulating the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team on winning the Olympic gold medal.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deb Andraca and 22 co-sponsors

Wisconsin legislature failed to pass a ceremonial resolution congratulating the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team for winning gold at the Olympics.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AJR 144

Legislative bill overview

AJR 144 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the Olympics. The bill contains no substantive legislation and serves purely as an expression of state recognition and pride.

Why is this important

While non-binding, such resolutions allow legislatures to officially commemorate significant athletic achievements and boost public morale. They also consume legislative time and resources that could be directed toward substantive policy matters affecting constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • Ceremonial vs. substantive use of legislative time: Critics argue that legislatures should prioritize bills addressing pressing policy issues rather than honorary resolutions
  • Selective recognition: Questions about why certain athletic achievements receive official recognition while others do not, and whether this represents equitable treatment across sports and teams
  • Failed passage: The resolution failed to adopt on March 23, 2026, suggesting not all legislators viewed it as a priority worth voting for

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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