Wisconsin Briefs http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/wisbriefs.htm Wisconsin Briefs are produced the LRB Reference section focusing on topics of current interest often based on frequency of questions to the Reference Desk. Saturday Sunday 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 en-us Wisconsin Briefs http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/images/lrbcommon/rss/wisbrief.gif http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/pubsub/wisbriefs.htm 2012 Wisconsin Presidential Preference Primary http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb8.pdf This brief describes the procedure for developing the primary ballot and the Appendix to the brief provides materials to assist the state nominating committee in identifying possible presidential candidates for the 2012 presidential primary. Elections, Referenda, Redistricting 11wb8 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT Charter School Expansion http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb7.pdf This brief provides background information on charter school laws in Wisconsin and a summary of 2011 Senate Bill 22, which would have the effect of expanding the number of charter schools in Wisconsin. Education, K-12 11wb7 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT Executive Partial Veto of Assembly Bill 40: Executive Budget Bill Passed by the 2011 Wisconsin Legislature (2011 Wisconsin Act 32) http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb6.pdf This brief contains the veto message of Governor Scott Walker for the partial veto of 2011 Assembly Bill 40 (2011 Wisconsin Act 32 ), the "Executive Budget Bill" passed by the 2011 Wisconsin Legislature. A subsequent edition of Wisconsin Briefs will cover the messages for other gubernatorial vetoes or partial vetoes relating to 2011 legislation. Budget Process (State) 11wb6 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT Recall of Elected Officials http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb5.pdf Recalls are authorized in Article XIII, Section 12, Wisconsin Constitution, and Section 9.10, Wisconsin Statutes. This brief summarizes the history and procedures of the recall. Elections, Referenda, Redistricting 11wb5 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:01 GMT Constitutional Amendments Given "First Consideration" Approval by the 2009 Wisconsin Legislature http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb4.pdf Three proposals to amend the Wisconsin Constitution were adopted on first consideration by the 2009 Wisconsin Legislature and are eligible for second consideration by the 2011 Legislature. State and Local Governments 11wb4 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:01 GMT Wisconsin Women Legislators - A Historical List http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb3.pdf This brief summarizes the service of Wisconsin women legislators. Section I lists all women members alphabetically by house and indicates their party, district, occupation, and terms of service. Section II lists the members serving in each session. Wisconsin Legislature 11wb3 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:01 GMT Profile of the 2011 Wisconsin Legislature, January 3, 2011 http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb2.pdf This brief profiles the members of the 2011 Wisconsin Legislature at the time of their inauguration on January 3, 2011. It includes information about party affiliation, marital status, legislative experience, occupation, gender, age, educational background, and military service. Wisconsin Legislature 11wb2 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:01 GMT Brief Biographies 2011 Wisconsin Officers http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/11wb1.pdf Brief Biographies 2011 Wisconsin Officers including the Governor's office and federal and state elected officials Wisconsin Legislature 11wb1 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:01 GMT