Senate Gallery Rules

Senate Gallery Rules, as established by Wisconsin State Senate for the 2011-12 Legislative Session

  1. You must be quiet at all times.

  2. You must be seated at all times.

  3. No leaning over and no putting anything over the balconies.

  4. No firearms or weapons allowed.

  5. No signs may be displayed. All signs must be left in the gallery vestibules.

  6. No reading of books or newspapers is allowed.

  7. No food or beverages are allowed.

  8. No tobacco products may be used.

  9. Cellphones and pagers must be turned off.

  10. No laptops may be used.

  11. No photography or audio recordings are allowed. This includes video and still photography.

  12. Any violation of these rules may lead to your dismissal from the gallery or confiscation of items.

  13. These rules are subject to changes by the Committee on Senate Organization at any time and without prior notice.