Wisconsin State Assembly

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Wisconsin State Assembly
106th Wisconsin Legislature
Type
Type	Lower house of the [[Wisconsin Legislature]]
Leadership
Speaker	Robin Vos, Republican since January 7, 2013
Speaker pro tempore	Tyler August, Republican since January 7, 2013
Majority Leader	Jim Steineke, Republican since January 7, 2015
Minority Leader	Greta Neubauer, Democratic since January 10, 2022
Structure
Seats	99
Political groups	Republican (61) Democratic (38)
Elections
Last election	November 8, 2022
Next election	November 5, 2024
Meeting place
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Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
Website
assembly.wisconsin.gov

The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the Wisconsin Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the government of Wisconsin. The Assembly is composed of 99 members, each elected from single-member districts across the state.

History

The Wisconsin State Assembly was established in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood. The Assembly has undergone various changes in its structure and function over the years, adapting to the evolving political landscape of the state.

Leadership

The Assembly is led by the Speaker, who is elected by the members of the Assembly. The current Speaker is Robin Vos, a member of the Republican Party. Other key leadership positions include the Speaker pro tempore, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader.

Functions

The primary function of the Wisconsin State Assembly is to draft and pass legislation. Bills can be introduced by any member of the Assembly and must go through a series of readings and votes before becoming law. The Assembly also has the power to impeach state officials and to approve the state budget.

Committees

The Assembly operates through a system of committees, each focusing on specific areas such as education, health care, and transportation. These committees review proposed legislation and make recommendations to the full Assembly.

Elections

Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly are elected to two-year terms. Elections are held in even-numbered years, with all 99 seats up for election. The most recent election was held on November 8, 2022, and the next election is scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Meeting Place

The Wisconsin State Assembly meets in the Wisconsin State Capitol located in Madison. The Capitol is a historic building that also houses the Wisconsin Senate and the Governor's office.

Related Pages

• Wisconsin Legislature
• Wisconsin Senate
• Government of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin State Capitol
• Robin Vos
• Madison, Wisconsin

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