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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
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, drawing inspiration from Rosa Parks' historic protest against racial segregation in public transit. The resolution highlights the ongoing challenges of unequal access to public transportation based on race, income, and disability. It emphasizes the importance of paratransit (specialized transportation services for people with disabilities) and calls for ensuring that transit systems are reliable, accessible, and affordable for marginalized populations. The resolution also frames the expansion of public transit as an opportunity to address climate change, create sustainable jobs, and reduce social and economic disparities. By commemorating Rosa Parks' legacy, the resolution aims to draw attention to the continuing need for equitable transportation systems that provide full access and mobility for all community members, particularly those from historically underserved groups.
Sponsors (43)
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)*,
Tim Carpenter (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),
Last Action
Representative McCarville added as a coauthor (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr7 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR7.pdf |
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