Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AJR24 Compare Versions

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4	4	2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 24
5	5	March 31, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives SHELTON, HONG, C. ANDERSON,
6	6	BARE, CLANCY, JACOBSON, JOERS, MADISON, PALMERI, RATCLIFF, J. ANDERSON,
7	7	BALDEH, CABRERA, CONLEY, CONSIDINE, EMERSON, GOYKE, HAYWOOD, MOORE
8	8	OMOKUNDE, NEUBAUER, OHNSTAD, SINICKI, SNODGRASS, STUBBS and VINING,
9	9	cosponsored by Senators LARSON, AGARD, HESSELBEIN, L. JOHNSON, ROYS,
10	10	SMITH and SPREITZER. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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12	12	Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.
13	13	Whereas, the compounding challenges of our time require resolve to uphold
14	14	every person's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and, as such, demand
15	15	the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and
16	16	Whereas, now is the time to close the historical disparities that have existed for
17	17	many disenfranchised Wisconsin communities; and
18	18	Whereas, this legislative body is the most diverse legislative body in Wisconsin
19	19	history, with unprecedented representation; and
20	20	Whereas, with broad support for bold and progressive policy relating to our
21	21	current reality, the establishment of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights is essential
22	22	to the fulfillment of public service; and
23	23	Whereas, the people of Wisconsin, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age,
24	24	gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability status,
25	25	immigration status, and country of origin, are entitled to the freedoms expressed in
26	26	the Economic Justice Bill of Rights; and
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45	45	Whereas, these Rights will set the foundation for a prosperous Wisconsin that
46	46	works for all; and
47	47	Whereas, we declare that the Economic Justice Bill of Rights includes the
48	48	following:
49	49	1. A job that provides dignity at work and pays a living wage;
50	50	2. Adequately funded public education and affordable, accessible child care;
51	51	3. A union, public or private, and collective bargaining;
52	52	4. Affordable, accessible, and comprehensive high-quality health care;
53	53	5. A clean, sustainable environment and healthy planet;
54	54	6. Decent, sustainable community infrastructures including safe, affordable
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56	56	7. Equitable access to capital, investments, financial institutions, and
57	57	retirement;
58	58	8. A fair, restorative, and equitable justice system;
59	59	9. Recreation and participation in community and civic life; and
60	60	10. Life, self-determination, and freedom from oppressions; now, therefore, be
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62	62	Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the time has come
63	63	to renew the progressive tradition of Wisconsin through the Economic Justice Bill of
64	64	Rights and in a 21st-century fashion.
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