The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Legislative Council (JLC) recommends special committees to study major issues identified by the Legislature, typically during even-numbered years after adjournment. JLC circulated a paper ballot that was due on April 15 asking legislators to approve seven proposed committees. The committees are expected to gather information and make policy recommendations that could be considered for adoption by the Legislature next year.
The committees will address the following topics and will be led by the following legislators:
- Commercial Building Permitting Process
- Chair: Sen. Stroebel (R-Saukville)
- Vice-Chair: Rep. Summerfield (R-Bloomer)
- Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities
- Chair: Sen. Felzkowski (R-Irma)
- Vice-Chair: Rep. Schraa (R-Oshkosh)
- Occupational Licenses
- Chair: Sen. Stafsholt (R-New Richmond)
- Vice-Chair Rep. Sortwell (R-Two Rivers)
- Shared School District Services
- Chair: Rep. Brooks (R-Saukville)
- Vice-Chair: Sen. Feyen (R-Fond du Lac)
- Uniform Death Reporting Standards
- Chair: Sen. Ballweg (R-Markesan)
- Vice-Chair: Rep. James (R-Altoona)
- Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures
- Chair: Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc)
- Vice-Chair: Sen. Wimberger (R-Green Bay)
- Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations
- Chair: Rep. Mursau (R-Crivitz)
- Vice-Chair: Sen. Bewley (D-Mason)