Relating to: recognizing National Propane Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Calvin Callahan and 6 co-sponsors

Ceremonially recognizes National Propane Day in Wisconsin; raises public awareness of propane's energy and safety role, with no new laws, duties, or funding.

Representative Billings added as a coauthor

AJR 84 — Summary

Overview

AJR 84 is a joint resolution titled “Relating to: recognizing National Propane Day.” Introduced on August 29, 2025, the bill would formally recognize National Propane Day. As a joint resolution, it is generally ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws, funding, or enforceable mandates.

What the bill would do

Declares recognition of National Propane Day by the Wisconsin Legislature (or the applicable state legislature, given the bill’s format as an Assembly Joint Resolution).

Serves as a formal expression of the legislature’s support and appreciation for propane as an energy source and its role in communities, commerce, agriculture, and emergency preparedness.

Because it is a joint resolution, it would not by itself impose new duties on state agencies, authorize spending, or amend statutory law. Any impact would be primarily symbolic and educational, raising awareness about propane.

Key provisions / provisions not specified in detail

The bill text provided does not include specific operative provisions beyond recognizing National Propane Day.

The resolution would be expected to identify the date associated with National Propane Day and/or reaffirm the legislature’s support for propane-related safety, reliability, and industry contributions.

As a ceremonial measure, it is unlikely to establish regulatory requirements or create new programs.

Sponsors and coauthors

Primary sponsors: Knodl, Murphy, Callahan, Tucker, Penterman, Kreibich, Novak.

Initial cosponsors: Senators Tomczyk and Pfaff.

Additional coauthor (as of September 18, 2025): Representative Billings.

Procedural history and status

Introduced: August 29, 2025 by Representatives Tucker, Novak, Penterman, Kreibich, Murphy, Callahan, and Knodl.

Read and referred to Committee on Rules: August 29, 2025.

Representative Billings added as a coauthor: September 18, 2025.

Current status: Referred to Rules; no further committee or floor action detailed in the provided record.

Who would be affected

The bill’s impact would be largely symbolic, affecting:

Propane industry stakeholders, retailers, and users by public acknowledgment of their role.
General public and state audiences through increased awareness of propane as an energy source.
State agencies and educators mainly in a ceremonial context; no new regulatory obligations are anticipated.

Potential impact and implementation considerations

Fiscal impact: Typically none for ceremonial joint resolutions.

Practical impact: May inspire awareness campaigns, safety education, or industry recognition events around National Propane Day.

Legislative impact: Sets a formal posture of recognition but does not alter existing laws or policies.

Next steps / What to watch

If advanced, the bill would proceed through further committee consideration and potential floor votes. Stakeholders may watch for any amendments that clarify the observance date or add accompanying statements of safety or educational goals.