Relating to: declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.
SJR 51 is a ceremonial resolution declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. It does not create new laws but formally designates the month to highlight the importance of eye health. The resolution encourages all Wisconsin residents to prioritize eye care through regular exams and protective measures like wearing sunglasses, while urging public and private organizations to support related education and resources. This resolution directly affects Wisconsin residents and community entities by promoting awareness of preventable vision conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
upper
May 9, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
May 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Jacque, Roys, Ratcliff and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, O'Connor, Murphy, Goodwin, Subeck, Miresse, Sinicki, Joers, Ortiz-Velez, Phelps, Roe and Madison
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
AJ
André Jacque
RRepublican
P
Kelda Roys
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
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