2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2384/1
CMH:emw
April 23, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives Hong, Tenorio, Clancy, Cruz, Madison, Phelps, Vining, Moore Omokunde, DeSmidt, Snodgrass, Miresse, Bare, Stroud, Neubauer, Hysell, Joers, Stubbs, Billings, Sheehan, McCarville, Subeck, Roe, Fitzgerald, Brown, Udell, DeSanto, Anderson, Sinicki, Johnson and J. Jacobson, cosponsored by Senators Larson, Smith, Hesselbein, Roys, Spreitzer and L. Johnson. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR33,1,1
1Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights. AJR33,1,42Whereas, the compounding challenges of our time require resolve to uphold 3every person’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and, as such, 4demand the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and AJR33,1,65Whereas, now is the time to close the historical disparities that have existed 6for many disenfranchised Wisconsin communities; and AJR33,1,87Whereas, this legislative body is the most diverse legislative body in Wisconsin 8history, with unprecedented representation; and AJR33,1,119Whereas, with broad support for bold and progressive policy relating to our 10current reality, the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights is essential 11to the fulfillment of public service; and AJR33,2,212Whereas, the people of Wisconsin, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, 13gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability status,
1immigration status, and country of origin, are entitled to the freedoms expressed in 2the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and AJR33,2,43Whereas, these Rights will set the foundation for a prosperous Wisconsin that 4works for all; and AJR33,2,65Whereas, we declare that the Economic Justice Bill of Rights includes the 6following: AJR33,2,771. A job that provides dignity at work and pays a living wage; AJR33,2,882. Adequately funded public education and affordable, accessible child care; AJR33,2,993. A union, public or private, and collective bargaining; AJR33,2,10104. Affordable, accessible, and comprehensive high-quality health care; AJR33,2,11115. A clean, sustainable environment and healthy planet; AJR33,2,13126. Decent, sustainable community infrastructures including safe, affordable 13housing, transportation, and broadband; AJR33,2,15147. Equitable access to capital, investments, financial institutions, and 15retirement; AJR33,2,16168. A fair, restorative, and equitable justice system; AJR33,2,17179. Recreation and participation in community and civic life; and AJR33,2,191810. Life, self-determination, and freedom from oppressions for all 19Wisconsinites regardless of documentation status; now, therefore, be it AJR33,2,2220Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the time has come 21to renew the progressive tradition of Wisconsin through the Economic Justice Bill of 22Rights and in a 21st-century fashion.
