The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 47, introduced on May 9, 2025, by a group of senators and co-sponsored by numerous representatives, designates March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin. This day symbolizes the additional time women must work into the new year to earn the same wages as their male counterparts from the previous year. The resolution highlights the historical context of women's participation in the workforce since World War II and notes that Wisconsin women have consistently ranked among the top states for workforce participation. It also marks the 106th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which was a significant milestone in the fight for women's rights.

The resolution acknowledges the progress made in narrowing the pay equity gap in Wisconsin, where women earned 12 cents less per dollar than men in 2023, a significant improvement from 42 cents less in 1979. It also presents a broader perspective on national pay disparities among different racial groups, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts to achieve pay equity. By recognizing Equal Pay Day, the legislature aims to promote awareness of the ongoing challenges women face in achieving equal pay and to encourage further progress in this area to enhance the quality of life for Wisconsin families and communities.