January 10, 2005
ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS COMPLETED
Completing the legislative committee assignment process, Assembly Minority Leader James Krueser (D, Kenosha) announced the Democrat members. In addition to the previously announced members, the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee includes Representatives Marlin Schneider (D, Wisconsin Rapids), Spencer Black (D, Madison), Frank Boyle (D, Superior) and Louis Molepske Jr. (D, Stevens Point).
A complete listing of all legislative committees and memberships is available at:
Senate: http://www.thewheelerreport.com/xgr05/05senatecommittees.PDF.
Assembly: http://www.thewheelerreport.com/xgr05/asmcommittees05.PDF.
A list of legislative committees of interest to UW-Madison will soon be available at: http://www.staterelations.wisc.edu/view.php?get=keycomm.
NEW SESSION BRINGS NEW LEGISLATION
Even though the state budget will be front and center for the Legislature until at least June, legislators have begun proposing legislation to be taken up in the 05-06 session. Of interest to the university, bill ideas currently circulating include:
Senator Bob Jauch (D, Poplar) is proposing legislation to allow UW security officers the ability to carry electronic weapons known as Tasers.
Rep. Mark Gottlieb (R, Sheboygan) is proposing legislation to create a tuition gift certificate program for the University of Wisconsin System.
For more information on state related issues contact,
Kristi Thorson or Don Nelson
Assistant Directors, State Relations
608/262-8967