Establishing the assembly committee structure and names for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
Impact
The implementation of AR2 will have several implications for the legislative process in the state. By explicitly naming the committees, the resolution helps set the stage for efficient law-making practices and a more structured approach to addressing pertinent issues within the next legislative biennium. Each committee will be tasked with overseeing and deliberating on topics related to their specialization, which advocates argue will lead to informed decision-making and better representation of constituent interests.
Summary
Assembly Resolution 2 (AR2) establishes the committee structure and names for the 2023-2024 legislative session in Wisconsin. Introduced by Representatives Vos and August, the resolution aims to streamline the governance mechanisms within the assembly by clearly defining the standing committees and their respective functions. This measure is seen as crucial for organizing legislative activities and ensuring that various domains such as agriculture, education, and health are adequately represented and discussed within the assembly framework.
Contention
There were limited discussions around notable points of contention regarding AR2 in the provided documents. The focus appears to be on consensus-driven decision-making and the necessity of committee structure. However, the usual debates related to committee efficacy and representation may arise once the committees begin their work. Issues may surface regarding the allocation of power among committees and whether certain areas receive sufficient attention or oversight.
Voting_history
On January 3, 2023, AR2 was adopted by the assembly with a unanimous vote of 99 yeas and 0 nays, indicating broad bipartisan support for the resolution. This overwhelming approval signifies a collective recognition of the importance of establishing a comprehensive committee system to address the state's legislative needs effectively.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
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