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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 54: Relating to: observing Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin.

AJR 54 is a joint resolution that would formally recognize Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin. This resolution highlights the ongoing pay equity gap, noting that women must work further into the new year to earn the same wages their male counterparts earned in the previous year.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRecognizes pay equity gap, aligns with advancing equal pay policies through symbolic legislative acknowledgment of wage disparity.85% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Maureen McCarville (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 247: Relating to: local building permit fees for certain improvements of residences of disabled veterans. (FE)

AB 247 requires local governments to reduce building permit fees for certain home improvements benefiting disabled veterans. Political subdivisions must lower these fees by 75% or $500, whichever is less. This reduction applies when the permit is for improvements to a disabled veteran's primary residence that are necessary to accommodate their disability. The residence must be owned by the veteran or their caretaker, and local governments may request proof of eligibility.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces building permit fees by 75% or $500 for disabled veterans' necessary home modifications, directly expanding financial benefits for housing accessibility.95% confidence
Ben Franklin (R) Barbara Dittrich (R) Maureen McCarville (D) Ron Tusler (R) Dave Murphy (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 40: Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Senate Joint Resolution 40 (SJR 40) is a procedural bill that formally recognizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It acknowledges the significant contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history and diversity of Wisconsin and the United States.
Brad Pfaff (D) Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 33: Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

Assembly Joint Resolution 33 (AJR 33) declares an "Economic Justice Bill of Rights" for the people of Wisconsin. This resolution aims to renew the state's progressive tradition and address historical disparities for various communities. It outlines ten specific rights, including the right to a job paying a living wage, adequately funded public education, affordable healthcare, a clean environment, and safe, affordable housing. The resolution also includes rights to a union, equitable access to capital, and a fair justice system, regardless of a person's background or status.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly declares 'adequately funded public education' as a core right, directly advancing school funding support.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExplicitly includes 'clean environment' as a core right in the Economic Justice Bill of Rights, directly advancing environmental protection as a fundamental entitlement.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly declares 'affordable healthcare' as a right, directly advancing access and cost reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDeclares 'safe, affordable housing' as a specific right, directly aligning with tenant protections and affordable housing initiatives per the resolution's stated goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly declares right to living wage and union rights, directly advancing labor protections and workers' economic security per bill summary.95% confidence
Maureen McCarville (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D) Mike Bare (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 220: Relating to: discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, national guard, jury duty, and adoption and in the receipt of mental health or vocational rehabilitation services.

Assembly Bill 220 seeks to expand anti-discrimination protections across various aspects of life. The bill proposes to amend numerous state statutes to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. This would directly affect individuals in areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, and adoption. Key provisions include requiring government contractors not to discriminate on these grounds, while clarifying that affirmative action requirements may not apply to these new protected characteristics in certain contracts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination in insurance coverage, expanding access to healthcare services for protected groups under anti-discrimination provisions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits housing discrimination based on gender identity/expression/orientation, directly preventing housing discrimination as per topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands anti-discrimination protections in employment based on gender identity/expression, directly strengthening workers' rights against bias in hiring and workplace treatment.95% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D) Mike Bare (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 45: Relating to: proclaiming May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months.

This joint resolution proclaims May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months in Wisconsin. It officially recognizes the historical contributions of Jewish Americans to the state and nation's civic, social, economic, and cultural life.
Brad Pfaff (D) Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 186: Relating to: study of guaranteed employment grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Assembly Bill 186 requires the Department of Workforce Development to conduct a study on establishing a guaranteed employment grant program. This study will examine the requirements, costs, and eligibility for a program that would offer grants to public and nonprofit entities in the "care economy" to create jobs. These jobs would pay at least $20 per hour for 100 days, targeting specific groups such as young adults, individuals with disabilities, low-income heads of households, the long-term unemployed, and previously incarcerated individuals. The department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within 18 months. The bill appropriates $250,000 to the Department of Workforce Development to conduct this study and create the report.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes an appropriation to fund a study for a job creation program targeting vulnerable groups, advancing fiscal investment in public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProposes study for guaranteed employment program with $20/hr minimum wage targeting vulnerable workers, advancing job creation and fair pay standards.95% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Mike Bare (D) Shelia Stubbs (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 33: Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

SJR 33 is a Senate Joint Resolution that declares an "Economic Justice Bill of Rights" for the people of Wisconsin. This resolution outlines ten fundamental rights, including the right to a job that pays a living wage, adequately funded public education, affordable healthcare, and a clean and sustainable environment. It serves as a legislative declaration affirming these principles for all Wisconsinites, regardless of background.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly declares 'adequately funded public education' as a fundamental right in the Economic Justice Bill of Rights, directly advancing educational funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExplicitly declares 'a clean and sustainable environment' as a fundamental right, directly advancing environmental protection goals without ambiguity.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly declares 'affordable healthcare' as a fundamental right in its Economic Justice Bill of Rights, directly advancing healthcare access and affordability for Wisconsinites.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly declares right to 'a job that pays a living wage,' directly advancing worker compensation standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D) Jeff Smith (D) Kelda Roys (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 44: Relating to: allowing advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient’s death for purposes of the preparation of death records.

Assembly Bill 44 allows advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient's death for the purpose of preparing death records. This bill amends existing statutes to include advanced practice nurse prescribers in the list of professionals legally authorized to make such pronouncements. To do so, the advanced practice nurse prescriber must be certified to issue prescription orders, have been directly involved in the patient's care, and follow accepted medical standards. This change primarily affects advanced practice nurse prescribers and the process of death record preparation.
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R) David Steffen (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 22: Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE)

Assembly Bill 22 creates specific exceptions for Tax Incremental District (TID) Number 6 in the city of Middleton. It exempts this particular district from a 12 percent limit on the total value of taxable property that can be included within it. The bill also removes other general limitations that would otherwise apply to TIDs. These exceptions are applicable only if TID Number 6 is established by the city of Middleton's common council on or before June 1, 2025.
Alex Joers (D) Mike Bare (D) Dave Armstrong (R) Tony Kurtz (R) Margaret Arney (D)
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