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SJR51 • 2025

declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month

declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Jacque, Roys, Ratcliff and Spreitzer, cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, O'Connor, Murphy, Goodwin, Subeck, Miresse, Sinicki, Joers, Ortiz-Velez, Phelps, Roe and Madison
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)
Effective date
Not listed

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declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month

declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

What This Bill Does

  • declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-11-04 Sen.

    Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

  3. 2025-05-13 Sen.

    Representative Vining added as a cosponsor

  4. 2025-05-09 Sen.

    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

  5. 2025-05-09 Sen.

    Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  6. 2025-05-09 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

Official Summary Text

declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month
Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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Wisconsin Legislature: SJR51: Joint Resolution Text

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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 51
May 9, 2025 - 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
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR51,1,1
1
Relating to:
declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.
SJR51,1,4
2
Whereas, healthy vision is essential to overall well-being and enables
3
individuals to fully participate in daily activities, education, work, and recreation;
4
and
SJR51,1,7
5
Whereas, millions of individuals worldwide experience vision impairment or
6
blindness, many of which cases could be prevented or treated with proper
7
awareness, early detection, and access to care; and
SJR51,1,10
8
Whereas, eye health conditions such as amblyopia, cataracts, glaucoma,
9
macular degeneration, and refractive errors continue to affect individuals of all
10
ages, underscoring the need for education and proactive measures; and
SJR51,1,13
11
Whereas, the month of May provides an opportunity to raise public awareness
12
about the importance of protecting eyesight, promoting regular eye exams, and
13
supporting research and initiatives to improve eye health; and
SJR51,2,2
14
Whereas, organizations, health care professionals, and communities are
1
committed to reducing vision loss through prevention, treatment, and advocacy
2
efforts; now, therefore, be it
SJR51,2,5
3
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the Wisconsin
4
Legislature hereby proclaims May as Eye Health Awareness Month; and, be it
5
further
SJR51,2,9
6
Resolved, That
the Wisconsin Legislature encourages all residents to
7
prioritize their eye health by scheduling regular eye exams, adopting protective
8
measures such as wearing sunglasses, and learning about the risks and symptoms
9
of eye conditions; and, be it further
SJR51,2,11
10
Resolved, That
the Wisconsin Legislature calls upon public and private
11
entities to join in this observance by promoting education and providing resources.
SJR51,2,12
12
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