Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) directly reacts to Wisconsin legislation on the League's behalf. It is composed of members from around the state who work together to analyze legislation and agency rules as they are introduced in the state legislature and recommend action to promote the League’s policy goals. Legislative Committee actions can include:
- Registering in support or opposition of a bill
- Helping to develop advocacy toolkits on bills
- Sending action alerts to League members
- Testifying at legislative hearings
- All legislative action is justified by the League’s policy positions that have been adopted by membership – some of which have been around for several decades
If you're interested in joining the LWVWI Legislative Committee, please reach out to legcomchairlwvwi [at] lwvwi.org or fill out the form below and email it to legcomchairlwvwi [at] lwvwi.org or asoluna [at] lwvwi.org.
Legislative Committee Signup Form
Sign up for LWVWI Legislative Action Update emails
Action Opportunities for the Current Legislative Session
HEALTHCARE: LWVWI supports extending Medicaid coverage to ine year for postpartum mothers
AB97 and SB23, extending eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. STATUS: Take action now
Legislative Committee Portfolios
The portfolios of the Legislative Committee are the bill areas that members choose to focus on. Members can choose one or more bill areas that they're interested in tracking, learning about, and commenting on.
- Elections Law / Voting Rights / Election Reform
- Redistricting
- Court Integrity
- Taxation
- Local Government
- Natural Resources
- Children & Families
- Healthcare
- Mental Health
- Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
- Reproductive Rights
- Education
- Housing
- Predatory Lending / Consumer Protection
- Corrections / Juvenile Justice
- Labor Law / Civil Rights / Workforce issues
- Anti Discrimination / LGBTQ+
- Poverty
- Gun safety
