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SJR 117

Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Rudolph L. “Rudy” Silbaugh.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Carpenter and 5 co-sponsors

Wisconsin memorial resolution honoring deceased Representative Rudolph Silbaugh failed to pass legislature despite bipartisan sponsorship in March 2026.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 117

Legislative bill overview

SJR 117 is a memorial resolution honoring the life and public service of former Wisconsin Representative Rudolph L. "Rudy" Silbaugh. The bill passed through initial committee processes but failed to achieve adoption in the full legislature on March 23, 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve primarily ceremonial and commemorative purposes, formally recognizing the contributions of public servants who have passed away. While these resolutions carry no binding legal force, they reflect legislative acknowledgment of a constituent's service and provide an official record of tribute.

Potential points of contention

  • Procedural failure: The resolution's failure to adopt suggests it did not receive sufficient support or meet procedural requirements for passage, though specific reasons are not detailed in the available record
  • Limited substantive impact: As a memorial resolution, it carries symbolic rather than practical significance, which may affect legislative priority allocation
  • Bipartisan sponsorship mismatch: Despite broad bipartisan cosponsorship from both parties, the measure still failed, indicating possible disagreement over procedural matters or timing rather than the honoree himself

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

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