Bills of Note In the second installment of the Hamilton Consulting Group Bills of Note, we highlight three legislative initiatives that may be of particular interest to our readers. This week we discuss the GPS tracking device bill, proposed changes to oxygen provider licensure requirements, and Made in the USA legislation. Unlawful Use of GPS […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 6
Date Thu, Jan. 29, 2015 - 4:52pm By Hamilton
As we continue our “Get to Know a Freshman” series, we again bring you information on five incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights the following new legislators: State […]
Joint Hearing Held on EPA’s Proposed Rules for Power Plants
Date Thu, Jan. 29, 2015 - 4:05pm By Hamilton
On Wednesday, the Assembly and Senate energy committees held a joint informational hearing on EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan rule designed to lower carbon emissions from existing power plants. The committees heard testimony from the Department of Natural Resources, the Public Service Commission, Wisconsin utilities, Clean Wisconsin, and business groups. Much of the testimony and […]
Assembly Increases Per Diems for Some
Date Thu, Jan. 15, 2015 - 3:42pm By Hamilton
On a party line vote, the Assembly approved changes in the house’s rules that would change how much a legislator could collect for travel and overnight stays in the capitol city. Prior to the change, Assembly members could receive $88 a day for working in Madison and $44 if you live nearer the Capitol. With […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 5
Date Thu, Jan. 15, 2015 - 12:49pm By Hamilton
As we continue our “Get to Know a Freshman” series, we again bring you information on five incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights the following new legislators – […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 4
Date Sun, Jan. 4, 2015 - 6:12pm By Hamilton
As we continue our series of “Get to Know a Freshman,” we again bring you information on five incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights the following new legislators […]
2015-2016 State Legislature Leadership
Date Tue, Dec. 30, 2014 - 1:32pm By Hamilton
2015-2016 State Senate Majority Leadership Majority Leader: Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R) Assistant Majority Leader: Sen. Paul Farrow (R) Senate President: Sen. Mary Lazich (R) President Pro Temp: Sen. Richard Gudex (R) Caucus Chair: Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R) Assistant Caucus Chair: Sen. Van Wanggaard (R) 2015-2016 State Senate Minority Leadership Minority Leader: Sen. Jennifer Shilling […]
2015-2016 State Legislature: Committees
Date Tue, Dec. 30, 2014 - 10:16am By Hamilton
Joint Committees Senate Committees Assembly Committee
Assembly Chairs & Full Senate Committees Announced
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 4:04pm By Hamilton
Recently, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) released the list of committee chairs and vice-chairs for the Assembly, and the Senate Democrats released their full list of committee assignments. With these announcements, all that is left is for the Assembly Democrats to announce their committee assignments, and Assembly Republicans to announce their committee member assignments. Check […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 3
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:28pm By Hamilton
As we continue our series of “Get to Know a Freshman,” we again bring you information on four incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights the following new legislators […]