Overview

• The Wisconsin Assembly passed a GOP-backed constitutional amendment to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the state.
• The amendment prohibits preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in state and local government.
• It requires hiring decisions to be based on 'merit, fairness, and equality,' countering DEI initiatives.
• The measure must pass the Senate and the full Legislature in the next session before a statewide vote can be held.
• The amendment is part of a broader effort by Wisconsin Republicans to bypass Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who has vetoed numerous bills.