On January, 9, 2024 the Assembly Committee on Transportation held an executive session and public hearing on the following items: Executive Session Assembly Bill 313: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus Assembly Bill 456: designating and marking the Deputy Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway Assembly Bill 511: permits for certain oversize or […]
On January 4, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 669: a liability exemption for motor vehicle sellers after-sale Assembly Bill 737: exempting certain sales from the notice and right to cancel provisions of the Wisconsin Consumer Act
On December 20, 2023, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 211: authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use Assembly Bill 356: grants for incumbent local exchange carriers for costs associated with Next Generation 911 and making an appropriation Assembly […]
On December 19, 2023, the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 791: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging […]
On December 14, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 424: grants to counties for veterans services Assembly Bill 492: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective […]
On December 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met on the following agenda: Roll Call Governor and Secretary opening statements Approve minutes TPC Report Cost Information and Program Status Information: August 2023 TPC Report Project Cost Information; Approval Process for Major Highway Studies & Projects Study Recommendations Project and Grant […]
On December 12, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 353: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker Assembly Bill 408: a tax credit for transportation services […]
On December 7, 2023, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on the relationship between local governments in Wisconsin and the federal and state governments. Among the issues are revenue sharing, taxation, health, transportayion and economic development. Panelists: Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland Milwaukee County Executive David […]
On December 5, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: Department of Public Instruction – Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $111,000 GPR in fiscal year 2023-24 and $225,400 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the Committee’s appropriation under s. […]
On December 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 398: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers Senate Bill 351: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker. Senate Bill 571 / […]
On December 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 467: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects Senate Bill 399: designating a bridge in Pierce County as the Eisenhower Bridge of Valor […]
