SJR 125 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: the life and public service of George Meyer.

SJR 125 is a commemorative resolution honoring George Meyer, a former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) secretary and conservation leader, for his decades of service protecting waterways, advancing tribal treaty rights, and expanding state land conservation. It was adopted by the Wisconsin Legislature to recognize his legacy following his death in 2025, citing his work on wetland regulations, mercury emissions rules, and land acquisitions during his DNR tenure (1993-2001). The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses legislative gratitude for his contributions to Wisconsin's environmental stewardship.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Pfaff, Spreitzer, Wirch, Roys, Ratcliff, Hesselbein, Dassler-Alfheim, Smith, Wall, Carpenter and Larson; cosponsored by Representatives Subeck, Stroud, Roe, Kaufert, Wichgers, DeSmidt, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Madison, Clancy, Miresse, Stubbs, Spiros, Sinicki, Rivera-Wagner and Kitchens
upper
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