Rep. Lori Palmeri

Maddy summaryAJR 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.

Maddy summaryAB 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.

Maddy summaryAssembly 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.

Maddy summaryAssembly 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.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 32 designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise awareness about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a condition associated with antipsychotic medication use, and emphasizes the importance of early detection and routine screening for individuals prescribed these medications.

Maddy summaryAJR 40 is a commemorative resolution that celebrates 50 years of strength and resilience of the Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese people. It honors the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Secret War in Laos, and the Fall of Phnom Penh in Cambodia in 1975, recognizing the contributions of these communities, particularly those who resettled in Wisconsin.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 41 (AJR 41) proclaims May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months. This resolution by the Wisconsin Legislature recognizes the over 370-year history of Jewish contributions to the nation's civic, social, economic, and cultural life, and thanks Jewish American citizens for shaping the country's character and strengthening religious freedom.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 39 officially recognizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This resolution by the Wisconsin State Legislature aims to honor the significant contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history and diversity of the United States and Wisconsin.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 52 proclaims April 20 to 26, 2025, as National Infertility Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The resolution formally affirms the legal right of patients in Wisconsin to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments. It also rejects the notion of embryonic or fetal "personhood," aiming to support individuals seeking various family-building options.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 58 officially designates the month of May as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to recognize the significant contributions of older Americans in the state and underscore the importance of supporting programs that help them maintain health and independence.