Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 37 (SJR 37) proposes to amend the Wisconsin Constitution by creating a new section that establishes a right to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. This constitutional right would apply to all people in the state, including future generations, and specifically mentions clean water, air, healthy soils, and a stable climate. The proposed amendment dictates that these rights shall never be infringed, be subject to strict scrutiny in court, and be protected equitably across all communities. Additionally, it designates the state as a trustee responsible for protecting Wisconsin's natural resources for its citizens.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 119 proposes to increase the staffing for the Department of Justice's Office of School Safety. The bill authorizes an additional 14.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the department. These new positions, funded by general purpose revenue, are specifically intended to support and enhance school safety initiatives. The increase in staff is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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 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 122 creates a specific exception for the City of Port Washington regarding tax incremental financing (TIF) districts. It removes the standard 12% limit on the total value of taxable property that a city can include in a TIF district. This exception applies specifically to the creation of Tax Incremental District Number 5 by the City of Port Washington's common council. The bill allows the city to include a greater value of taxable property in this particular TIF district than would typically be permitted under state law.

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.