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