Reference Staff and Policy

Research Staff

The LRB’s research staff primarily serves the Wisconsin Legislature but also provides a variety of information resources and services to facilitate public access to legislative information. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes s. 757.30 the research staff may not perform services that might constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

LRB Service Policy

What we can do for the public:

Answer questions regarding Wisconsin’s legislative process
Assist in locating and using resources related to your legislative research topic.
Assist in locating and using relevant Web sites, including the legislature’s searchable infobase.
Assist in locating and using legislative drafting records.
Provide links to authoritative web-based resources on legislative and legal topics.
Suggest appropriate government agencies or other organizations as sources of additional information
Direct you to resources that will help you learn how to do legislative research.

What we cannot do for the public

Give legal advice
Interpret the meaning of the Wisconsin Statutes or Administrative Code or determine their relevance to your specific situation.
Determine legislative intent.
Advise you of your legal rights.
Recommend a course of action.
Recommend a specific attorney to assist you.
Perform extensive research for a private purpose.

How to reach us

To reach the reference desk, call 608-266-0341 or refer to the contact links at left.

Our Staff

Julie Pohlman, Research and Library Services Manager
Jason Anderson, Legislative Analyst	Lynn Lemanski, Senior Publications Editor
Kinnic Eagan, Legislative Analyst	Ryan Miller, Legislative Analyst
Victoria Enright, Senior Publications Editor	Robert Paolino, Senior Legislative Analyst
Lauren Jackson, Legislative Analyst	Daniel Ritsche, Senior Legislative Analyst
Michael Keane, Senior Legislative Analyst	Kathleen Sitter, Senior Publications Editor

Legislative Reference Bureau