The Wisconsin Assembly met February 20, 2024. See the floor calendar here. This floor session carried over to the following day due to the number of bills on the calendar. Also this month, both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature met February 13, the Senate also met February 20, and the Assembly met February 15 and […]
Assembly Floor Session: February 20, 2024 (Education, Natural Resources, Economic Development)
Date Mon, Feb. 26, 2024 - 7:58am By Hamilton
Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions: February 13, 2024 (Redistricting, Taxes, Economic and Workforce Development)
Date Mon, Feb. 26, 2024 - 7:45am By Hamilton
Both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature met February 13, 2024. Also this month, both houses of the Legislature met February 20 (Senate, Assembly) and the Assembly met February 15 and 22. Most notably, both houses voted to amend and pass SB 488, related to legislative redistricting. The updated bill consisted of new Senate and Assembly […]
Key Issues as 2023-24 Session Nears Conclusion: Budget Surplus, Redistricting, Abortion
Date Wed, Jan. 31, 2024 - 12:39pm By Hamilton
As we approach the end of the 2023-24 legislative session in Wisconsin, several key political and policy issues are dominating conversations among the Republican-led Wisconsin Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers (D). Budget Surplus, Taxes, Child Care, and Workforce Gov. Evers and Republican legislative leaders are still at odds over what to do with the remainder […]
Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions: January 16, 2024
Date Wed, Jan. 31, 2024 - 11:40am By Hamilton
Both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature met January 16 to vote on bills, resolutions, and executive appointments. Also this month, the Assembly met January 18 and 25. This was the first floor day of the new year, and January will be one of the last regular floor periods of the 2023-24 legislative session. The Assembly […]
Gov. Evers Discusses Workforce, Healthcare, PFAS in Sixth State of the State Address
Date Wed, Jan. 24, 2024 - 11:07am By Hamilton
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) delivered his sixth annual State of the State address on January 23 before a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature. The address was delivered in the Assembly Chambers of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. The governor’s office has released the prepared remarks and a video recording of the speech. […]
Governor Signs Brewers Stadium Package and 45 Other Bills, Vetoes Six
Date Wed, Jan. 3, 2024 - 12:30pm By Hamilton
Since his last bill-signing announcement in mid-November, Gov. Evers (D) has acted on 53 bills, signing 47 into law and vetoing six others. Per the legislative session calendar, these bills were automatically forwarded to Gov. Evers on November 30. In total, 86 new laws have been enacted so far this session. Both houses of the […]
Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions: November 14 (Brewers Stadium, Alcohol Regulation, Special Session Bill, PFAS)
Date Sun, Nov. 19, 2023 - 9:45pm By Hamilton
Both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature met November 14 to vote on bills, resolutions, and executive appointments. Visit the links for coverage of the November 7 and November 9 floor days. Senate (floor calendar) The Senate passed 26 bills, adopted three resolutions, and confirmed 18 gubernatorial appointees, including several high-profile pieces of legislation. The Senate […]
Senate Floor Session: October 17 (Special Session Bill, Executive Appointments, Other Legislation)
Date Tue, Oct. 24, 2023 - 1:27pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Senate met once in October for a floor day to vote on bills, resolutions, and executive appointments. See this article for coverage of the Assembly’s October floor days. Also see the regular and special session floor calendars for the day. Special Session Bill and Budget Veto Override Perhaps most notably, the Senate voted […]
Assembly Floor Sessions: October 12 and 17 (Brewers Stadium Financing, Gender Transition Regulation)
Date Tue, Oct. 24, 2023 - 12:26pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Assembly met twice in October for floor days to vote on bills and resolutions. See this article for coverage of the Senate’s October floor day. October 12 (floor calendar) The Assembly passed three bills and five resolutions. The three bills were passed along party lines with all Republicans present voting in favor. According […]
Fall 2023 Floor Period: Taxes, Child Care, and Redistricting Emerge as Key Issues
Date Wed, Sep. 27, 2023 - 9:43am By Hamilton
Between the Republican-led Wisconsin Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers (D), both sides were dissatisfied with aspects of the 2023-25 state budget and are seeking legislation to address those issues. After a quiet summer following passage of the budget, legislators resumed regular committee and floor activities in early September. The Assembly and Senate are each expected […]