Next week, the legislature is back in session. Both houses will be in session on Tuesday, January 19. They may also be in session on Thursday, January 21.
On Tuesday, the State Senate will vote on Senate Bill 43, bipartisan campaign finance reform legislation requiring disclosure of the donors and regulation of the money utilized by outside special interest groups and individuals that run so called “issue-ads” during the period of 60 days or less prior to an election. The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families supports SB 43 and urges you to contact your legislators by clicking on this link and expressing your support for SB 43.
Also, on Tuesday, the State Assembly will vote on Assembly Bill 496, which would prohibit text messaging while driving and would create a penalty provision.
On Wednesday, there are many committee hearings. Please click on the following links to view the legislative committee hearing schedule and the calendars for the floor sessions for next week.
