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declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights

declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Larson, Smith, Hesselbein, Roys, Spreitzer and L. Johnson, cosponsored by Representatives Hong, Tenorio, Clancy, Cruz, Madison, Phelps, Vining, Moore Omokunde, DeSmidt, Snodgrass, Miresse, Bare, Stroud, Neubauer, Hysell, Joers, Stubbs, Billings, Sheehan, McCarville, Subeck, Roe, Fitzgerald, Brown, Udell, DeSanto, Anderson, Sinicki and Johnson
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Available for Scheduling
Effective date
Not listed

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declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights

declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights Status: S - Available for Scheduling

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  • declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights Status: S - Available for Scheduling

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-05-13 Sen.

    Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor

  3. 2025-05-01 Sen.

    Representative Arney added as a cosponsor

  4. 2025-04-25 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Larson , Smith , Hesselbein , Roys , Spreitzer and L. Johnson ; cosponsored by Representatives Hong , Tenorio , Clancy , Cruz , Madison , Phelps , Vining , Moore Omokunde , DeSmidt , Snodgrass , Miresse , Bare , Stroud , Neubauer , Hysell , Joers , Stubbs , Billings , Sheehan , McCarville , Subeck , Roe , Fitzgerald , Brown , Udell , DeSanto , Anderson , Sinicki and Johnson

  5. 2025-04-25 Sen.

    Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  6. 2025-04-25 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

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declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights
Status: S - Available for Scheduling

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Wisconsin Legislature: SJR33: Joint Resolution Text

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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 33
April 25, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Larson
,
Smith
,
Hesselbein
,
Roys
,
Spreitzer
and
L. Johnson
, cosponsored by Representatives
Hong
,
Tenorio
,
Clancy
,
Cruz
,
Madison
,
Phelps
,
Vining
,
Moore Omokunde
,
DeSmidt
,
Snodgrass
,
Miresse
,
Bare
,
Stroud
,
Neubauer
,
Hysell
,
Joers
,
Stubbs
,
Billings
,
Sheehan
,
McCarville
,
Subeck
,
Roe
,
Fitzgerald
,
Brown
,
Udell
,
DeSanto
,
Anderson
,
Sinicki
and
Johnson
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR33,1,1
1
Relating to:
declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.
SJR33,1,4
2
Whereas, the compounding challenges of our time require resolve to uphold
3
every person’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and, as such,
4
demand the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and
SJR33,1,6
5
Whereas, now is the time to close the historical disparities that have existed
6
for many disenfranchised Wisconsin communities; and
SJR33,1,8
7
Whereas, this legislative body is the most diverse legislative body in Wisconsin
8
history, with unprecedented representation; and
SJR33,1,11
9
Whereas, with broad support for bold and progressive policy relating to our
10
current reality, the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights is essential
11
to the fulfillment of public service; and
SJR33,2,2
12
Whereas, the people of Wisconsin, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age,
13
gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability status,
1
immigration status, and country of origin, are entitled to the freedoms expressed in
2
the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and
SJR33,2,4
3
Whereas, these Rights will set the foundation for a prosperous Wisconsin that
4
works for all; and
SJR33,2,6
5
Whereas, we declare that the Economic Justice Bill of Rights includes the
6
following:
SJR33,2,7
7
1. A job that provides dignity at work and pays a living wage;
SJR33,2,8
8
2. Adequately funded public education and affordable, accessible child care;
SJR33,2,9
9
3. A union, public or private, and collective bargaining;
SJR33,2,10
10
4. Affordable, accessible, and comprehensive high-quality health care;
SJR33,2,11
11
5. A clean, sustainable environment and healthy planet;
SJR33,2,13
12
6. Decent, sustainable community infrastructures including safe, affordable
13
housing, transportation, and broadband;
SJR33,2,15
14
7. Equitable access to capital, investments, financial institutions, and
15
retirement;
SJR33,2,16
16
8. A fair, restorative, and equitable justice system;
SJR33,2,17
17
9. Recreation and participation in community and civic life; and
SJR33,2,19
18
10. Life, self-determination, and freedom from oppressions for all
19
Wisconsinites regardless of documentation status; now, therefore, be it
SJR33,2,22
20
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the time has come
21
to renew the progressive tradition of Wisconsin through the Economic Justice Bill of
22
Rights and in a 21st-century fashion.
SJR33,2,23
23
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