Supreme Moore Omokunde, Wisconsin State Representative for 17th District | Facebook
Supreme Moore Omokunde, Wisconsin State Representative for 17th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that during the 2025-26 legislative session, the Wisconsin Legislature must pass legislation to create plans for reducing carbon emissions by 52% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These plans must prioritize maximizing their impact on enhancing economic and racial equity within the state. The bill does not specify the methods or strategies to be employed, leaving the development of concrete steps and measures to future legislative actions.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Chris Larson (Democrat-7th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), and Representative Ryan M. Clancy (Democrat-19th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along with 29 other co-sponsors.
Supreme Moore Omokunde has co-authored or authored another 13 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Omokunde graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2002.
Omokunde, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2021 to represent the state's 17th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative David Crowley.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB145 | 03/17/2025 | Passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions |
| AB125 | 03/11/2025 | Special observance days in schools |
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