Wisconsin State
Wisconsin State
Visit Offical Website
Visit the state legislature’s official website for current issues, meeting agendas, and decisions
Visit Offical Website
Visit the state legislature’s official website for current issues, meeting agendas, and decisions
Visit Offical Website
Visit the state legislature’s official website for current issues, meeting agendas, and decisions
Identify Relevant Committee
Use the legislature’s website to stay informed about bills, legislative sessions, and public hearings. Here's how you can track and access various legislative activities:
Bill History: Follow a bill's progress through its ‘bill history’ page.
Search by Subject: Identify legislation by keywords (e.g., ‘mining’).
Search by Bill Number: Track specific bills by their number (e.g., ‘AB20’).
Download Documents: Access agenda materials, resolutions, and other documents.
Track by Committee: Follow activities of specific committees.
Track by Author: Follow all legislation introduced by selected legislators.
Track by Administrative Rule: Monitor modifications of the Administrative Code, from broad activities to specific state agency rule chapters.
To begin, go to the legislature’s website, and use the search box under ‘Law and Legislation’ to find proposals by subject or bill number. This site provides useful information about the bills, including their subject and links to the bill text and history.
For more detailed guidance, check A Citizen's Guide to Participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Identify Relevant Committee
Use the legislature’s website to stay informed about bills, legislative sessions, and public hearings. Here's how you can track and access various legislative activities:
Bill History: Follow a bill's progress through its ‘bill history’ page.
Search by Subject: Identify legislation by keywords (e.g., ‘mining’).
Search by Bill Number: Track specific bills by their number (e.g., ‘AB20’).
Download Documents: Access agenda materials, resolutions, and other documents.
Track by Committee: Follow activities of specific committees.
Track by Author: Follow all legislation introduced by selected legislators.
Track by Administrative Rule: Monitor modifications of the Administrative Code, from broad activities to specific state agency rule chapters.
To begin, go to the legislature’s website, and use the search box under ‘Law and Legislation’ to find proposals by subject or bill number. This site provides useful information about the bills, including their subject and links to the bill text and history.
For more detailed guidance, check A Citizen's Guide to Participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Identify Relevant Committee
Use the legislature’s website to stay informed about bills, legislative sessions, and public hearings. Here's how you can track and access various legislative activities:
Bill History: Follow a bill's progress through its ‘bill history’ page.
Search by Subject: Identify legislation by keywords (e.g., ‘mining’).
Search by Bill Number: Track specific bills by their number (e.g., ‘AB20’).
Download Documents: Access agenda materials, resolutions, and other documents.
Track by Committee: Follow activities of specific committees.
Track by Author: Follow all legislation introduced by selected legislators.
Track by Administrative Rule: Monitor modifications of the Administrative Code, from broad activities to specific state agency rule chapters.
To begin, go to the legislature’s website, and use the search box under ‘Law and Legislation’ to find proposals by subject or bill number. This site provides useful information about the bills, including their subject and links to the bill text and history.
For more detailed guidance, check A Citizen's Guide to Participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Attend Meetings
Participate in regular County Board meetings
Attend Meetings
Participate in regular County Board meetings
Attend Meetings
Participate in regular County Board meetings
Speak at Meetings
Fill Out a Hearing Slip or Electronic Registration Form:
Hearing Slip: Write your name clearly on the hearing slip so the chair can call on you.
Electronic Registration: If available, complete the electronic registration form.
Indicate Your Position:
Check the appropriate box indicating whether you are testifying in favor, in opposition, or for information only.
Submit the Form:
Hand the hearing slip to the designated page or submit the electronic form.
Wait to Be Called:
After submission, wait for your name to be called to provide your comments.
Speak at Meetings
Fill Out a Hearing Slip or Electronic Registration Form:
Hearing Slip: Write your name clearly on the hearing slip so the chair can call on you.
Electronic Registration: If available, complete the electronic registration form.
Indicate Your Position:
Check the appropriate box indicating whether you are testifying in favor, in opposition, or for information only.
Submit the Form:
Hand the hearing slip to the designated page or submit the electronic form.
Wait to Be Called:
After submission, wait for your name to be called to provide your comments.
Speak at Meetings
Fill Out a Hearing Slip or Electronic Registration Form:
Hearing Slip: Write your name clearly on the hearing slip so the chair can call on you.
Electronic Registration: If available, complete the electronic registration form.
Indicate Your Position:
Check the appropriate box indicating whether you are testifying in favor, in opposition, or for information only.
Submit the Form:
Hand the hearing slip to the designated page or submit the electronic form.
Wait to Be Called:
After submission, wait for your name to be called to provide your comments.
Submit Comments
Provide written or oral comments
Submit Comments
Provide written or oral comments
Submit Comments
Provide written or oral comments
Find My Legislator
Reach out to state senators and representatives with questions or concerns
Find My Legislator
Reach out to state senators and representatives with questions or concerns
Find My Legislator
Reach out to state senators and representatives with questions or concerns
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