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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Jonathan Brostoff.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life and public service of Representative Jonathan Brostoff, a Wisconsin state legislator who passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 41. Born in Milwaukee in 1983, Brostoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a political science degree and served in the Wisconsin Assembly representing the 19th District from 2014 to 2023. He was also elected to the Milwaukee Common Council in 2022 and was known for his advocacy in areas such as criminal justice reform, disability rights, and workforce professional licensing regulations. The resolution highlights his passionate public service, including his unique protest of not cutting his hair until a bill supporting American Sign Language access became law, and his commitment to community service through volunteering at youth shelters and schools. Brostoff was praised for his ability to build relationships across political divides, his dedication to Milwaukee's Jewish community, and his role as a loving husband to Diana Vang-Brostoff and father to four children. The resolution ultimately remembers him as a kind, compassionate public servant with a big heart and deep commitment to the people of Wisconsin.
Sponsors (67)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Mary Felzkowski (R)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Tip McGuire (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Paul Tittl (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Laid on table (on 03/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr19 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR19.pdf |
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