Session Calendar and Committee Assignments
Committee Assignments have also been made in each chamber. Although the League works with several committees throughout the legislative session the two that are the most influential for local government are the following:
Chair - Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee)
Vice Chair - Senator Cowles (R-Allouez)
Members - Senator Hutton (R-Brookfield), Senator Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Pfaff (D-Onalaska)
Assembly Committee on Local Government
Chair - Representative Novak (R-Dodgeville)
Vice Chair - Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield)
Members - Representatives Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger), Scott Johnson (R-Jefferson), Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa), Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Tim Michalski (R-Elm Grove), Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi), Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), Sue Conley (D-Janesville_, Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit), and Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove).
In addition, the powerful budget writing Joint Finance Committee has also been finalized. The Joint Finance Committee will begin its work on the 2023-2025 biennial budget shortly after the Governor introduces the budget in mid-February.
Co-Chairs Senator Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Born (R-Beaver Dam)
Members - Senators Stroebel (R-Saukville), Felzkowski (R-Irma), Ballweg (R-Markesan), Testin (R-Stevens Point), Wimberger (R-Green Bay), L. Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Roys (D-Madison) and Representatives Katsma (Vice Chair R-Oostburg), Zimmerman (R-River Falls), Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Dallman (R-Green Lake), Goyke (D-Milwaukee), and McGuire (D-Kenosha).
Leadership and Local Government Committee members are key decision-makers in the legislative process. Why not invite them to city/village hall for a cup of coffee and discussion of local needs, budgeting, projects, housing, and more.