Schedule

On March 1, 2021, the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Education and Economic Development will hold an informational hearing.

On March 2, 2021, the Wisconsin Counties Association will virtually host their legislative exchange to discuss the 2021-2023 state biennial budget. This program features Day 1.

On March 2, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means will hold a public hearing and an informational hearing.

Agenda:

• Assembly Bill 18: adopting federal law changes to extend the time for filing individual income tax returns
• Assembly Bill 56: distribution of the aid payment for personal property upon termination of a tax incremental district
• Assembly Bill 39: exempting military income received by active duty members of the U.S. armed forces and sunsetting the armed forces member tax credit
• State of Wisconsin Investment Board – Executive Leadership of SWIB to discuss department plans for the future

On March 2, 2021, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will hold a meeting.

On March 2, 2021, WisPolitics.com will host Governor Tony Evers for a virtual luncheon to discuss his state budget plan and other top issues.

On March 2, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions will hold an informational hearing for an update on the status of Wisconsin’s financial industry.

Speakers:

• Ken Thompson – President & CEO, Capitol Bank; WBA Board Chair-elect
• Rose Oswald Poels – President & CEO, Wisconsin Bankers Association
• Sarah Wainscott – Vice President of Government Affairs, The Wisconsin Credit Union League
• Representatives from the Department of Financial Institutions

On March 3, 2021, the Wisconsin Counties Association will virtually host their 2021 legislative exchange to discuss the 2021-2023 state biennial budget. This program features Day 2.

On March 3, 2021, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on State v. James Timothy Genous. Case #19AP435-CR.

On March 3, 2021, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Cheyne Monroe v. Chad Chase. Case #19AP1918.

On March 4, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Education will hold an informational hearing followed by a public hearing followed by an executive session.

Agenda:

• The Formation of Dyslexia Guidebook – Department of Public Instruction
• Assembly Bill 118: full-time open enrollment to attend a fully virtual program offered by a nonresident school district
• Assembly Bill 119: applications for full-time open enrollment
• Assembly Bill 59: applications for the full-time open enrollment program in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years and family income requirement for the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program
• Assembly Bill 62: participation in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities

On March 4, 2021, WisPolitics.com will host a virtual luncheon with Democratic leaders, Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz and Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley, to discuss Democratic priorities in the new session.

On March 4, 2021, the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change will hold a meeting.

Agenda:

• Budget Process – Review and Guidance
• Review and Discussion of Specific Budget Items
• Next Steps – Ongoing Roles & Responsibilities, Continuing Participation, Recommending and Onboarding New Members
• Public Comments

On March 5, 2021, WisconsinEye Rewind host and Capital Times state politics and government reporter Briana Reilly and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics and Coronavirus. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).