Relating to: proclaiming our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees.
Impact
The resolution acknowledges the challenges faced by grocery and retail food employees, particularly in recent years, as the demand for their services has grown. It commends their dedication and leadership qualities, which have been vital in maintaining supplies and ensuring customer service during critical times. By recognizing their contributions, AR4 serves to boost the morale of these essential workers and highlights the importance of their role within the community.
Summary
Assembly Resolution 4 (AR4) is a proclamation introduced in the Wisconsin Assembly that expresses appreciation and respect for grocery and retail food employees. The resolution highlights the essential role that these workers play in providing access to safe, healthy, and affordable food for the community. As noted in the text, there are approximately 94,000 grocery and food-related retail jobs in Wisconsin, contributing significantly to the state's economy with a payroll of $2.8 billion and generating $6.3 billion in economic activity.
Contention
While there may be general support for the resolution given its positive nature, it does not establish any new regulations or laws affecting state governance directly. Instead, it stands as a symbolic gesture intended to honor grocery and retail food employees. There may be discussions regarding whether similar resolutions are necessary or if more substantial legislative action is needed to support these workers in practical terms, such as better wages or working conditions.
To Create The Grocery Tax Relief Act; To Amend The Law Concerning The Sales And Use Taxes Levied On Food And Food Ingredients, As Affirmed By Referred Act 19 Of 1958; And To Exempt Groceries From State Sales And Use Taxes.
To Create The Grocery Tax Relief Act; To Amend The Law Concerning The Sales And Use Taxes Levied On Food And Food Ingredients, As Affirmed By Referred Act 19 Of 1958; And To Exempt Groceries From State Sales And Use Taxes.
Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
Establishes an annual food tax holiday exempting sales taxes on certain currently taxable food items, including hot and cold prepared foods intended for immediate consumption, and any other ready-to-eat item sold in a grocery store, deli or food counter, meals purchased at a restaurant including takeout and delivery orders, in November or December.