Rep. Jill Billings

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 24 expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's support for strengthening its relationship with Taiwan. The resolution reaffirms the existing sister-state ties between Wisconsin and Taiwan and reiterates support for the federal Taiwan Relations Act. It also endorses Taiwan's pursuit of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States to foster closer economic partnerships. Furthermore, the resolution advocates for Taiwan's increased participation in international organizations that impact its people's well-being.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 19 honors April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, an event founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The resolution encourages Wisconsinites to continue actions to preserve the environment.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 26 is a commemorative resolution introduced by the Wisconsin Legislature. It honors the life and public service of the late Senator Timothy Francis Cullen, recognizing his contributions as a public servant, including his time in the State Senate, as an ombudsman, and in various community roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state legislature to convene an extraordinary session if a U.S. President issues an executive order freezing federal aid to the state. This affects state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that receive federal funding. During the extraordinary session, the legislature would consider a bill to estimate the amounts of federal aid lost by these entities. The bill would then provide payments from the state's budget stabilization fund to offset these losses, prioritizing essential services. It also includes provisions for the budget stabilization fund to be reimbursed if the state later receives the previously frozen federal aid.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 42 (AJR 42) proposes an advisory referendum for Wisconsin voters at the general election in November 2026. This referendum asks voters if Wisconsin's congressional delegation should support, and the state Legislature should ratify, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendment would state that only human beings have constitutional rights, not corporations or other artificial entities. It would also declare that money is not speech, allowing for limitations on political contributions and spending.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 43 congratulates the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship. This resolution formally recognizes the team's achievement and individual honors earned by its members.

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 summaryAssembly 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.

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 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.