SJR 149 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: proclaiming April 2026 as family strengthening month in Wisconsin.

This bill proposes designating April 2026 as Family Strengthening Month in Wisconsin to raise awareness about preventing child abuse and neglect. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic resolution to highlight the importance of family support and community involvement. The measure references research on protective factors like parental resilience and social connections that help build safe environments for children. Ultimately, the bill aims to encourage public and government commitment to strengthening families through awareness rather than policy changes.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators L. Johnson, Larson, Ratcliff, Roys and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Billings, Brown, Clancy, DeSanto, Emerson, McCarville, Miresse, Sheehan, Sinicki, Stubbs and Taylor
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