Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four 2025 Speaker’s Task Forces. Each task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair and will begin work this fall by consulting experts and stakeholders before recommending legislation in the spring.

• Government Efficiency and Modernization: Focuses on using AI and emerging technologies to streamline operations and reduce government costs. Members:

 

Chair: Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus)

Vice Chair: Rep. Bare (D-Verona)

Rep. Armstrong (R-Rice Lake)

Rep. Maxey (R-New Berlin)

Rep. O’Connor (R-Fond Du Lac)

Rep. Tittl (R-Manitowoc)

Rep. Hong (D-Madison)

Rep. Cruz (D-Racine)

 

• Protecting Kids: Examines how to support parents and safeguard children in a rapidly changing digital environment. Members:

Chair: Rep. Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls)

Vice Chair: Rep. Joers (D-Waunakee)

Rep. Goeben (R-Hobart)

Rep. Green (R-Grand View)

Rep. Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc)

Rep. Billings (D-La Crosse)

Rep. Mayadev (D-Madison)

 

• Rulemaking: Reviews agency rulemaking authority and identifies areas for legislative repeal. Members:

Chair: Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee)

Vice Chair: Rep. Anderson (D-Beloit)

Rep. Sortwell (R-Two Rivers)

Rep. Hurd (R-Withee)

Rep. Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing)

Rep. Tusler (R-Harrison)

Rep. Tucker (R-Grantsburg)

Rep. Arney (D-Wauwatosa)

Rep. Brown (D-Whitewater)

Rep. DeSanto (D-Baraboo)

 

• Elder Services: Seeks to improve quality of life for seniors, including services that promote independence, social engagement, wellbeing, and protection from abuse. Members:

Chair: Rep. Snyder (R-Weston)

Vice Chair: Rep. Doyle (D-Onalaska)

Rep. Melotik (R-Grafton)

Rep. Gundrum (R-Slinger)

Rep. VanderMeer (R-Tomah)

Rep. Novak (R-Dodgeville)

Rep. McCarville (D-DeForest)

Rep. Taylor (D-Milwaukee)

 

Speaker Vos emphasized the bipartisan approach, stating the task forces will focus on issues important to Wisconsin residents.