SJR 143 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in Wisconsin.

This bill proposes to officially recognize June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in Wisconsin through a legislative proclamation. The resolution acknowledges the historical significance of Juneteenth as a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States and highlights Wisconsin's long history of observing the holiday, which began in Milwaukee in 1971. The measure does not create a new public holiday or change state laws, but rather serves as a formal statement of recognition from the state legislature. It is a commemorative resolution that does not affect government operations or require funding.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Mar 19, 2026
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Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
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Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Drake and L. Johnson; cosponsored by Representatives Haywood, Taylor, Arney, Goodwin, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Rivera-Wagner and Stubbs
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