Wisconsin Assembly Bill AR1

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/3/23
• Passed: 1/3/23

Caption

Notifying the senate and the governor that the 2023-2024 assembly is organized.

Impact

The adoption of AR1 signifies the commencement of legislative activities for the session, providing clarity on the roles of key officers in the Assembly. By naming officers such as the Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore, the resolution delineates the chain of command and authority in the legislative process. This organizational structure is crucial for ensuring that the Assembly functions effectively while adhering to constitutional guidelines.

Summary

Assembly Resolution 1 (AR1) is a procedural bill that formally notifies the Senate and the Governor that the 2023-2024 Assembly is organized for business. Introduced on January 3, 2023, by Representatives Robin J. Vos and Tyler August, the resolution outlines the elected presiding and legislative officers of the Assembly as per the stipulations of the Wisconsin Constitution. This resolution helps to establish the leadership framework within which the Assembly will operate during the session.

Contention

Although AR1 was adopted unanimously with a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, it does not reflect any significant points of contention on the floor. The bill's nature as a procedural resolution typically means that it is more administrative than contentious, aimed at facilitating the operation of the Assembly rather than engaging in policy debates. However, the political landscape surrounding the composition of leadership roles could generate discussions in future sessions about partisan representation and influence within the Assembly.