Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Senator Bruce S. Peloquin.
SJR 76 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Wisconsin State Senator Bruce S. Peloquin, who died in October 2024. The resolution formally recognizes his 34 years of public service, including his time in the Wisconsin Assembly (1965-1971) and Senate (1971-1979), and highlights his legislative work on child abuse laws, special education, and school funding. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute from the Wisconsin Legislature to his life and career. The resolution was introduced in July 2025 and referred to the Senate Organization Committee.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 9, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
upper
Jul 9, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
Jul 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Smith, Ratcliff and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Moses, Phelps, Sinicki, Stroud, Brown, DeSmidt, Murphy, Roe and Subeck
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
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