Relating to: designating May as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin.
SJR 57 designates the month of May as "Older Americans Month" in Wisconsin through a symbolic resolution. It recognizes Wisconsin's over 1.45 million residents aged 60+ (25% of the state's population) and honors their contributions, aligning with the federal Older Americans Act's focus on community-based services like Meals on Wheels and senior center programs. The resolution does not create new programs or alter funding - it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment to promote awareness of seniors' roles and encourage community engagement. This ceremonial measure affects no specific individuals or policies, instead emphasizing recognition of older adults' value to Wisconsin society.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
upper
May 21, 2025
Committee
Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
upper
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Drake, Carpenter, Ratcliff and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Taylor, Billings, Brown, Clancy, Cruz, DeSanto, DeSmidt, Fitzgerald, Hysell, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Prado, Roe, Sinicki, Stroud, Stubbs, Subeck and Miresse
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dora Drake
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
P
Tim Carpenter
DDemocratic
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