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WI AJR33

WI AJR33
Declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.


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Introduced
04/23/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

AI Summary

This resolution declares the Economic Justice Bill of Rights for Wisconsin, which establishes ten fundamental rights for all state residents regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability status, immigration status, and country of origin. The rights include: (1) a job with dignity that pays a living wage, (2) well-funded public education and affordable child care, (3) the right to unionize and engage in collective bargaining, (4) comprehensive and accessible healthcare, (5) a clean and sustainable environment, (6) community infrastructure including safe and affordable housing, transportation, and broadband, (7) equitable access to financial resources and institutions, (8) a fair and restorative justice system, (9) opportunities for recreation and civic participation, and (10) life, self-determination, and freedom from oppression for all Wisconsinites. The resolution acknowledges the state's current legislative diversity and aims to address historical disparities while establishing a foundation for a prosperous Wisconsin that works for all citizens, emphasizing the importance of closing gaps that have historically disadvantaged certain communities.

Sponsors (36)

Clint Anderson (D)* Mike Bare (D)* Jill Billings (D)* Brienne Brown (D)* Ryan Clancy (D)* Angelina Cruz (D)* Karen DeSanto (D)* Ben DeSmidt (D)* Joan Fitzgerald (D)* Francesca Hong (D)* Andrew Hysell (D)* Jenna Jacobson (D)* Alex Joers (D)* Tara Johnson (D)* Darrin Madison (D)* Maureen McCarville (D)* Vincent Miresse (D)* Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)* Greta Neubauer (D)* Christian Phelps (D)* Ann Roe (D)* Joe Sheehan (D)* Christine Sinicki (D)* Lee Snodgrass (D)* Angela Stroud (D)* Shelia Stubbs (D)* Lisa Subeck (D)* Angelito Tenorio (D)* Randy Udell (D)* Robyn Vining (D)* Dianne Hesselbein (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Kelda Roys (D),  Jeff Smith (D),  Mark Spreitzer (D), 

Last Action

Representative Haywood added as a coauthor (on 05/13/2025)

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