Wisconsin Legislative BranchWisconsin’s legislature makes state laws. The legislature has two houses: the Wisconsin Senate and the Wisconsin Assembly. Proposed laws (bills) can originate from either the state senate or assembly. Both houses must approve the bill before it is passed on to the governor for signature or veto. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote in each house. The legislature controls the spending of state funds through appropriation.Wisconsin AssemblyThe Wisconsin Assembly has ninety-nine representatives. Voters elect representatives to represent their assembly district for a two-year term. There is no term limit.__________Poder Legislativo de Wisconsin La legislatura de Wisconsin produce las leyes estatales. La legislatura consta de dos cámaras: el Senado de Wisconsin y la Asamblea de Wisconsin. Las propuestas de ley pueden originarse tanto en el Senado estatal como en la Asamblea. Ambas cámaras deben aprobar el proyecto de ley antes de transmitirla al gobernador para su firma o veto. La legislatura puede anular un veto con un voto mayoritario de dos tercios en cada cámara. La legislatura controla el gasto de los fondos estatales a través de las leyes de asignación. Asamblea de WisconsinLa Asamblea de Wisconsin tiene noventa y nueve representantes. Los votantes eligen representantes para representar a su asamblea de distrito por un término de dos años. No hay límite de términos.Nota: Las respuestas de los candidatos que aparecen en español se tradujeron de las respuestas originales de los candidatos en inglés.
Committee
Becky Nichols for Assembly
Education
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Personal Pronouns
she/her
Education: Republicans have chronically underfunded our public schools since 2011. Schools are making decisions about cuts to academics, arts, and extra-curricular activities while taxpayers continue to fund the hidden costs of school vouchers. I'll make sure students get the knowledge necessary to meet the ever-changing needs of our economy.
Healthcare: No one should have to prioritize cost over care, or have to wait for care that is needed now. I will work to protect and expand healthcare for all.
Costs: Working people deserve to know they’ll be able to pay the bills, put food on the table, and be able to save. I’ll work to lower costs, raise the minimum wage, and make sure people don’t have to work multiple jobs to support their family
Cost and availability are the two most pressing housing-related issues in Wisconsin. I will support policies that increase the number of housing units and ensure they are safe, affordable, and built by Wisconsin workers. I will work to support policies that create better living options for every type of family in Wisconsin.
Voters should get to decide who’ll represent them, not the other way around. I support a process that allows Wisconsin voters’ voices to be heard rather than those acting in their best interests.
As a teacher and a mom of two public school kids, I have a unique perspective into how the Legislature’s refusal to adequately fund our public schools affects our kids, their families, and our communities. I will work with my colleagues to advocate for increased public school funds in the next State Budget and take advantage of opportunities to meet with the next Governor to make sure public school funding is a priority. I also support voucher transparency so you know exactly how much of your taxpayer money is going to unaccountable voucher schools.
Protections for our air, water, and land contribute to good health, stable property values, and manageable household budgets. I support policy and decision-making that protects our natural resources and puts our communities ahead of profits. People have a right to clean air and water, and that these large scale projects will not raise their utility bills or property taxes. Wisconsin needs to act soon to create common-sense rules and regulations around data center creation, including making sure residents' voices are heard at every phase of a potential project. I’m committed to investigating potential impacts of these projects, listening to voters and community’s concerns, and supporting common-sense solutions.
