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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day, commemorating Rosa Parks and her pivotal role in challenging racial segregation in public transportation. The resolution highlights the ongoing issues of unequal access to public transit based on race, income, and disability, and emphasizes the importance of paratransit (specialized transportation services for people with disabilities) in creating an inclusive transit system. It connects the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement to current efforts to expand public transit, framing such expansion as an opportunity to address climate change, create sustainable jobs, and reduce social and economic disparities. The resolution underscores the significance of ensuring that marginalized populations, including people of color, economically disadvantaged individuals, and people with disabilities, have full and equitable access to public transportation. By designating a specific day to recognize transit equity, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges in transportation access and the importance of creating more inclusive and accessible transit systems.
Sponsors (44)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative McCarville added as a cosponsor (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr8 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR8.pdf |
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