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SJR20 • 2025

honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski

honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski

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Senators Wall, Smith, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, L. Johnson, Ratcliff, Roys and Spreitzer, cosponsored by Representatives Rivera-Wagner, Spaude, Anderson, Arney, Bare, Brown, DeSmidt, Fitzgerald, Hysell, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Kirsch, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Sheehan, Sinicki, Steffen, Stroud, Subeck, Udell and Kreibich
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2026-03-23
Official status
S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)
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honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski

honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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  • honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-10-14 Sen.

    Senator Hesselbein added as a coauthor

  3. 2025-03-27 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Wall , Smith , Dassler-Alfheim , Drake , L. Johnson , Ratcliff , Roys and Spreitzer ; cosponsored by Representatives Rivera-Wagner , Spaude , Anderson , Arney , Bare , Brown , DeSmidt , Fitzgerald , Hysell , J. Jacobson , Joers , Johnson , Kirsch , Moore Omokunde , Palmeri , Sheehan , Sinicki , Steffen , Stroud , Subeck , Udell and Kreibich

  4. 2025-03-27 Sen.

    Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  5. 2025-03-27 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

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honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski
Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 20
March 27, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Wall
,
Smith
,
Dassler-Alfheim
,
Drake
,
L. Johnson
,
Ratcliff
,
Roys
and
Spreitzer
, cosponsored by Representatives
Rivera-Wagner
,
Spaude
,
Anderson
,
Arney
,
Bare
,
Brown
,
DeSmidt
,
Fitzgerald
,
Hysell
,
J. Jacobson
,
Joers
,
Johnson
,
Kirsch
,
Moore Omokunde
,
Palmeri
,
Sheehan
,
Sinicki
,
Steffen
,
Stroud
,
Subeck
,
Udell
and
Kreibich
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR20,1,1
1
Relating to:
honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski.
SJR20,1,3
2
Whereas, James “Jim” Robert Soletski was born to John and Caroline Soletski
3
on October 7, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fourth of their seven children; and
SJR20,1,6
4
Whereas, Jim Soletski graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay,
5
attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and graduated from the
6
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in education; and
SJR20,1,8
7
Whereas, Jim Soletski worked for many years in the energy industry,
8
including as a senior analyst at the Kewaunee Power Station; and
SJR20,1,11
9
Whereas, Jim Soletski was a local, state, and national representative for Al-
10
Anon, as well as a longtime member of and leader in Justice Organization Sharing
11
Hope & United for Action (JOSHUA); and
SJR20,1,14
12
Whereas, Jim Soletski was elected to represent the 88th Assembly District in
13
November 2006 as a proud Democrat and went on to serve in the Wisconsin State
14
Assembly for two consecutive terms; and
SJR20,2,5
1
Whereas, during his second term in the assembly, Jim Soletski served as the
2
chair of the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, cochair of the Assembly
3
Special Committee on Clean Energy Jobs, vice chair of the Assembly Committee on
4
Consumer Protection, and vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Elections and
5
Campaign Reform; and
SJR20,2,8
6
Whereas, Jim Soletski served on the 2008 Special Committee on State-Tribal
7
Relations and was a passionate advocate for respecting Native American culture;
8
and
SJR20,2,10
9
Whereas, Jim Soletski was a loving father to his two daughters and
10
grandfather to his grandson and grandpup; and
SJR20,2,11
11
Whereas, Jim Soletski passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 75; and
SJR20,2,13
12
Whereas, Jim Soletski is missed for his quick wit, empathy, and service to
13
others by his family, friends, and former colleagues; now, therefore, be it
SJR20,2,16
14
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
15
the Wisconsin State Legislature join in honoring the life and public service of
16
Representative Jim Soletski and extend their condolences to his family and friends.
SJR20,2,17
17
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