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SR 34

A resolution to recognize April 29, 2025, as End Jew-Hatred Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 12 co-sponsors

Designates April 29, 2025 as End Jew-Hatred Day; a symbolic Senate resolution condemning antisemitism and urging unity to combat Jew-hatred, with no new legal powers.

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Bill Summary · SR 34

Summary — SR 34: "End Jew‑Hatred Day" (Senate Resolution No. 34)

Overview / Purpose

SR 34 is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes April 29, 2025, as “End Jew‑Hatred Day.” The resolution condemns antisemitism (referred to in the text as “Jew‑hatred”), acknowledges the long history of persecution of Jewish people, cites recent increases in hate crimes and discrimination, and calls on members of the legislative body and the public to unite to condemn and work to end Jew‑hatred in all forms.

Key provisions

  • Declares April 29, 2025, as End Jew‑Hatred Day.
  • States legislative findings that:
    • Jewish communities have endured centuries of persecution, discrimination, and violence.
    • Antisemitism continues to appear in workplaces, campuses, and public spaces, and hate crimes have increased in recent years.
    • There is an obligation to condemn and combat Jew‑hatred so historic trauma is not repeated.
  • Calls for setting aside political differences and uniting with “singular purpose” to oppose Jew‑hatred and discrimination against Jewish people.

Who or what is affected

  • The resolution is symbolic and aspirational. It primarily affects:
    • Jewish communities (as the subject of the recognition).
    • State lawmakers, public institutions, and community organizations (as audiences urged to condemn antisemitism).
    • The broader public, by raising awareness and encouraging observance or related activities on the designated day.
  • The resolution does not create legal rights, regulatory obligations, or funding.

Procedural history and sponsors

  • Introduced and adopted by the Senate in spring 2025; official enrolled/adopted version is dated April 29, 2025.
  • Sponsors (enrolled version) include Senators Theis, Moss, Polehanki, Damoose, Victory, Bellino, Hoitenga, Huizenga, Lauwers, Chang, Geiss, Webber, and Wojno; sponsor activity indicates Senator Lana Theis played a leading role in introduction.
  • Status: Adopted by the Senate (ceremonial resolution).

Impact and limitations

  • Impact: Primarily symbolic — intended to raise public awareness, express legislative condemnation of antisemitism, and encourage civic and institutional responses (events, statements, educational efforts).
  • Limitations: As a Senate resolution, it is non‑binding, creates no new legal authority, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, and does not change statutory law or criminal penalties.

This resolution functions as a public statement of support for Jewish communities and a call to action to combat antisemitism, relying on voluntary responses by government bodies, organizations, and citizens.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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