Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8) proclaims February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day in Wisconsin. This resolution officially designates the day to acknowledge the importance of equitable access to public transit for all residents.
Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 41 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Secret War in Laos, and the Fall of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. It honors the strength, resilience, and contributions of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese communities, particularly those who resettled in Wisconsin.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 175 requires local governments to reduce building permit fees for certain home improvements. This applies to improvements made to the primary residence of a disabled veteran, provided the changes are necessary to accommodate their disability. The fee reduction is either 75% of the fee or $500, whichever amount is smaller. Local governments can request proof that the veteran meets the definition of a disabled veteran and that the improvements are disability-related.
Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 46 honors the distinguished life and public service of Representative Frederick P. Kessler, recognizing his extensive career in the Wisconsin State Assembly and as a Milwaukee County judge. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to areas such as language immersion schools, redistricting reform, and civil rights, and directs that a copy be provided to his family.
Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 47 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin. This resolution acknowledges the ongoing efforts to achieve pay equity for all working women in the state.
Maddy summarySenate 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.
Maddy summaryThis 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.
Maddy summarySB 39 proposes the establishment of a Palliative Care Council. This council would likely address matters related to palliative care services, which aim to provide comfort and support for patients with serious illnesses. An amendment to the bill details the required composition of the council's physician members. Specifically, it mandates that five physicians serve on the council, including two palliative care physicians (one specializing in pediatric palliative care) and two primary care physicians.
Maddy summarySB 178 relates to changes to the low-income housing tax credit program. The provided amendments clarify the timing and application of the qualified allocation plan, which guides how these credits are allocated by the relevant authority.
Maddy summarySJR 44 is a procedural resolution that congratulates the Wauwatosa East Girls Basketball Team on winning their 2025 Division II State Basketball Championship.
