Alex Joers, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Facebook
Alex Joers, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill mandates the Department of Natural Resources to waive any daily admission fees for state parks in Wisconsin on April 22 each year to commemorate Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson. This initiative aims to encourage public engagement with state parks and celebrate environmental awareness on Earth Day. The waiver includes any fees associated with issuing daily admission receipts, removing financial barriers for visitors on this day.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Dianne H. Hesselbein (Democrat-27th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along 36 other co-sponsors.
Alex R. Joers has co-authored another 54 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with one of them being enacted.
Joers graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2015 with a BA.
Joers, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 81st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Dave Considine.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB267 | 05/19/2025 | Waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE) |
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