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.
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This session, I fought to lower costs for working families, fund our public schools, strengthen our democracy, and create a state where everyone can thrive. I’m proud of the successes we had, including increasing access to healthcare for new moms and coverage for breast cancer screenings, as well as releasing funds to clean up our drinking water. There is much more to be done, but I am hopeful that we are turning a corner in Wisconsin and can make real progress in the year ahead.
As a former youth organizer, legislator, and Assembly Democratic Leader, I have taken advantage of every opportunity to improve the lives of my constituents by building strong partnerships and advocating for what matters most to our community.
Far too many families feel that buying a home is out of reach, and I often hear from constituents who worry about the ability to stay in their homes at the end of their lives. We must provide resources, like our first-time homebuyers proposal and strategic incentives for developers, that will increase housing availability and allow everyone to purchase a home. We must also fund our public schools to relieve pressure on property taxpayers and stop the cycle of referendums.
We must ensure that elections at every level are as competitive as possible. Wisconsin and other states have struggled to design a redistricting process that can't be broken by bad actors, but we must continue to work to develop a system that prioritizes the will of the voters.
Adequately funding our public schools is a top priority for me, as I believe every kid deserves the opportunity to get a great education and be prepared for their future careers. I have supported numerous proposals to significantly increase funding for special education and general aid to schools. The success of my community depends on strong public schools, and I will continue to fight for them in the future.
I have authored a proposal to better regulate data centers. This proposal includes a requirement that the companies fully cover their energy costs, use primarily renewable energy, and create good jobs. It also includes monitoring of water use and other environmental impacts.
We must also ensure that we partner with farmers to protect our environment and drinking water. I have appreciated recent efforts to build out programs that allow us to do so.
