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WI AJR156
WI AJR156Equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
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Introduced
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
In Committee
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020
04/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
To create section 27 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes to add a new section to the state constitution establishing that equality of rights under the law cannot be denied or restricted by the state or any local government based on sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other unchangeable characteristic. Crucially, it creates a "private cause of action," meaning individuals who believe their rights have been violated by state actors can sue the state or its political subdivisions in court to seek redress. This resolution also mandates that the state and its political subdivisions actively protect and secure these guaranteed rights.
Sponsors (36)
Melissa Agard (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
David Bowen (D)*,
Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
David Crowley (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Evan Goyke (D)*,
Staush Gruszynski (D)*,
Gary Hebl (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Debra Kolste (D)*,
Tip McGuire (D)*,
LaKeshia Myers (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Sondy Pope (D)*,
Katrina Shankland (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Chris Taylor (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
JoCasta Zamarripa (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Jon Erpenbach (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Fred Risser (D),
Jennifer Shilling (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Stephen Smith (D),
Lena Taylor (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr156 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/AJR156.pdf |
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