February 19, 2024 - Introduced by Senators Knodl, Stroebel, Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Tomczyk and Stafsholt, cosponsored by Representatives Moses, Sapik, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Binsfeld, Bodden, Callahan, Dittrich, Donovan, Duchow, Edming, Goeben, Green, Gundrum, Hurd, Magnafici, Maxey, Melotik, Michalski, O’Connor, Penterman, Plumer, Rettinger, Rozar, Schraa, Sortwell, Spiros, Steffen, Summerfield, Tusler and Murphy. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR118,,22Relating to: supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his effort to stand up for his state and protect the U.S. border with Mexico. SJR118,,33Whereas, in December 2023, over 300,000 migrants crossed over the border between the United States and Mexico; and SJR118,,44Whereas, this unprecedented surge of migrants risks exposing the country to an influx of illegal drugs; and SJR118,,55Whereas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to deter migrants in absence of tougher border administration by the Biden Administration; and SJR118,,66Whereas, as part of Operation Lone Star, Governor Abbott has installed floating barriers and razor wire fences along the Rio Grande, while also deploying the Texas National Guard; and SJR118,,77Whereas, rather than support Governor Abbott, the federal government has sued to block these efforts to secure the border; and SJR118,,88Whereas, 25 governors have announced that they stand in solidarity with Governor Abbott in his effort to take action in the midst of federal inaction; now, therefore, be it SJR118,,99Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin State Legislature supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his effort to stand up for his state.
