Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

AR 11 — Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Joanne Duren.

Last action — Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 6-16-2023

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The updated version of Assembly Resolution 11 honors the life and public service of Representative Joanne Duren by adding several details about her accomplishments and background. Key additions include her advocacy for farmers, her role in establishing a state veterinary school, and her support for consumer safety measures like smoke detectors in homes. These changes enhance the resolution by highlighting her impact and independence as a leader, making it a more comprehensive tribute to her contributions to Wisconsin politics.

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- 2024 LEGISLATURE LRB-2704/1 JKS:wlj ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 11 May 12, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives K URTZ, NOVAK, SPIROS, ONLEY , M URPHY, SUBECK and O HNSTAD.
Assembly Resolution 11 ENGROSSED RESOLUTION Relating to:
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Relating to:
Whereas, Joanne Duren was a vocal and independent-minded member of the Wisconsin State Assembly who served her constituents in southwest Wisconsin from the 1971 to 1981 legislative sessions;
Whereas, Joanne Duren was a vocal and independent−minded member of the Wisconsin State Assembly who served her constituents in southwest Wisconsin from the 1971 to 1981 legislative sessions;
and LRB-2704/1 - 2024 Legislature - 2 - JKS:wlj Whereas, Joanne Duren advocated for farmers, supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to assess agricultural lands differently for the purposes of imposing property taxes;
and Whereas, Joanne Duren advocated for farmers, supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to assess agricultural lands differently for the purposes of imposing property taxes;
and Whereas, Joanne Duren also successfully pushed for legislation establishing a state veterinary school and designating the dairy cow as the state's domestic animal;
and Whereas, Joanne Duren also successfully pushed for legislation establishing a state veterinary school and designating the dairy cow as the state’s domestic animal;
and Whereas, Joanne Duren served in Democratic caucus leadership and chaired various committees, including Tourism and Economic Development and State-Federal Relations;
and Whereas, Joanne Duren served in Democratic caucus leadership and chaired various committees, including Tourism and Economic Development and State−Federal Relations;
now, therefore, be it LRB-2704/1 - 2024 Legislature - 3 - JKS:wlj Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin Assembly mourn the passing of Representative Joanne Duren and celebrate her accomplishments as a legislator.
now, therefore, be it Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin Assembly mourn the passing of Representative Joanne Duren and celebrate her accomplishments as a legislator.
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S t a t e C a p i t o l Representative Robin J.
Vos Madison, Wisconsin Speaker of the Assembly Date Edward A.
Blazel Assembly Chief Clerk
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Action History

  1. Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 6-16-2023

  2. Report correctly engrossed on 6-12-2023

  3. Adopted

  4. Placed on calendar 6-7-2023 by Committee on Rules

  5. Read and referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Introduced by Representatives Kurtz, Novak, Spiros, Conley, Murphy, Subeck and Ohnstad

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AR 11?
AR 11 is sponsored by Kurtz, Tony (Republican), Novak, Todd (Republican), Spiros, John (Republican), Conley, Murphy, David (Republican), Subeck, Lisa (Democrat), and Ohnstad.
What is the current status of AR 11?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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