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Statement on new revenue projections
...Providing additional funding for K-12 education and increasing the per pupil amount to all students regardless of where they live, should be one of our top priorities.
Bies Bill to Broaden Definition of Intoxicant Passes Assembly
“Right now, a person who inhales or ingests a hazardous substance and proceeds to drive can’t be charged accordingly.”
Washington Island Dredging Approved by Finance Committee
the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that includes $5.2 million for the dredging of the channel between Northport and Detroit Harbor.

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5/9/2013Statement on new revenue projections
...Providing additional funding for K-12 education and increasing the per pupil amount to all students regardless of where they live, should be one of our top priorities.
5/7/2013Bies Bill to Broaden Definition of Intoxicant Passes Assembly
“Right now, a person who inhales or ingests a hazardous substance and proceeds to drive can’t be charged accordingly.”
4/30/2013Washington Island Dredging Approved by Finance Committee
the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that includes $5.2 million for the dredging of the channel between Northport and Detroit Harbor.
3/15/2013Governor Signs Peninsula Golf Course Bill
“The increased revenue means green fees will remain reasonable so more people will be able to enjoy the golfing experience at this beautiful course. This legislation is good for tourism and good for business.”
3/6/2013Peninsula Golf Course Bill Passed by Legislature
“The increased revenue means green fees will remain reasonable so more people will be able to enjoy the golfing experience at this beautiful course. This legislation is good for tourism and good for business.”
12/5/2012Bies Named Chair of Corrections Committee
Bies says his thirty years in the Door County Sheriff’s Department, twelve as Chief Deputy, makes him a strong choice to lead the Corrections Committee.
11/26/2012Passing of Former State Rep. Lary Swoboda
“Lary Swoboda was a dedicated public servant and tireless advocate for the people of the 1st Assembly District.
10/24/2012Statement on Kewaunee Power Station Closing
“I have reached out to the Governor and the Public Service Commission in hopes we can identify potential options to keep the plant operational.
10/19/2012Bies Receives Working for Wisconsin Award
“Representative Bies demonstrated courage and vision in voting for job creation,” said Kurt R. Bauer, WMC President/CEO
7/10/2012Bies Named Friend of Family Medicine
“The WAFP appreciates your leadership and our 2,500 members applaud your efforts to enhance the quality of primary care in Wisconsin,”
6/15/2012Bies is American Heart Association Legislator Of the Year
The American Heart Association recognized Representative Bies for his leadership on important legislation he authored and was signed into law this session.
5/9/2012Bies Presents Aaron Rodgers with Resolution
Representative Garey Bies (R- Sister Bay), alongside fellow Green Bay Area Legislators, presented Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (#12) with the official resolution recognizing December 12, 2012 as “Aaron Rodgers Day” in Wisconsin
4/23/2012Budget Reforms to Top One Billon Dollars in Savings
As a result of the reforms that are now in place, the First Assembly District saved over $15 million. Finally, the hard-working taxpayers of this state are getting the relief they’ve desperately needed.”
4/16/2012Rep. Bies’s Statement on Democrat Manuevers to Delay End Of Session
“Yesterday was supposed to be the final day of session and we have a number of important bills to debate” said Bies. “The democrats delay tactics are keeping us from having a meaningful discussion on the bills...
3/16/2012BIES “OPEN GYM ACT” SENT TO GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE
“In the last 20 years, the obesity rate has more than doubled in Wisconsin. We need to do all we can to encourage healthier lifestyles,”
3/8/2012Aaron Rodgers’ Day Set For 12-12-12
“I have been a fan of football for 55 years. The first professional football game I attended was the Ice Bowl and I’ve been hooked ever since...
3/8/2012Commercial Fishing Bill Passes House and Senate
“I believe that it is not sensible to require commercial fisherman to venture out and incur the costs of running their boats in order to fish questionably viable fish populations in order to maintain their licenses,”
12/6/2011Crime Alert Network Ready for Operation
“As I think back over my 30 year career in the Door County Sheriff’s Department, I can think of many occasions where the Crime Alert Network, if it had been in place, would have been of great assistance to our department,”
10/19/2011Lasee and Bies Introduce Expanding Wineries Bill
“Currently a winery cannot operate multiple restaurants,” said Representative Bies. “This just does not make good economic sense. Our bill simply fixes this impractical law.”
10/5/2011BIES TO ATTEND VETERANS AFFAIRS PUBLIC HEARING IN DOOR COUNTY
“This is an opportunity for veterans to speak with local elected officials about their benefits, programs, and services. As a member of the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, and a veteran myself,...
9/23/2011Legislative Hearing on Penalties for Impersonating Public Safety Officer
“The public places great trust in the fine men and women who serve as fire fighters and EMTs,” said Bies. “When an individual impersonates a public safety officer, they violate that trust...
9/8/2011Representative Bies Returning Home in New First Assembly District
“For me personally, I am very proud of the new parts of the First District because I grew up in the area of Two Rivers and Manitowoc, graduating from Manitowoc-Lincoln in 1965...
7/6/2011Representative Bies’s Synthetic Marijuana Bill Signed into Law
“Synthetic marijuana has the same consequences with its use as natural marijuana and because there were no restrictions under current law on its manufacture, distribution, sale or use, it is being widely abused by youth across the state,”
6/16/2011Assembly Modifies County Highway Project Provisions of State Budget
“I am happy to report that with the assistance of the Assembly Republican leadership, we were able to address the most egregious provisions of the budget where it affected the Door County Highway Department,”
6/8/2011Assembly Passes Synthetic Marijuana Bill
“I could not be happier with today’s strong bipartisan vote in support of my legislation,” continued Bies.
5/13/2011Criminal Justice Committee Approves Bies Synthetic Marijuana Bill
“I am extremely pleased with the unanimous approval of my legislation by the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee,” said Rep. Bies.
4/12/2011State Assembly Honors Al Johnson
“Al had a greater impact on Wisconsin tourism than anybody I know,”
4/8/2011BIES BILL TO MAKE SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA ILLEGAL TO RECEIVE HEARING
“As a law enforcement officer of 30 years, I understand the problems caused by drugs,”
12/10/2010Bies to Chair Public Health and Safety Committee
REP. BIES TO CHAIR ASSEMBLY PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
11/5/2010Bies Drafts Bills to Make Synthetic Marijuana Illegal
The bill, to be introduced at the beginning of the new session in January, will apply current law pertaining to real marijuana to the synthetic version.