Relating to: recognizing the holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in Wisconsin.
SJR 129 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as holidays in Wisconsin. It does not create new laws or mandate time off, but aims to formally acknowledge these major Islamic holidays to promote inclusivity. The resolution highlights the religious significance of the holidays - Eid al-Fitr ending Ramadan and Eid al-Adha marking the Hajj pilgrimage - and encourages schools and employers to be mindful of these observances. It directly affects Wisconsin’s Muslim community (approximately 70,000 people) by affirming their cultural and religious practices.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Wanggaard, Carpenter, Ratcliff and Roys;
cosponsored by Representatives Prado, Sinicki, Bare, Brown, Clancy, Haywood, Hong, Kirsch, Miresse, Moore Omokunde, Neubauer, Phelps and Roe
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelda Roys
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
P
Tim Carpenter
DDemocratic
P
Van Wanggaard
RRepublican
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