Committee appointments in both the State Senate and State Assembly were announced recently by respective legislative caucus leaders. These announcements come after previously held leadership elections for each chamber of the legislature.

WHCA/WiCAL anticipates a busy legislative session, including a new budget bill and several regulatory issues that will impact long-term care providers.

Relevant legislative committees for long-term care include:

Joint Finance Committee (made up of members of both chambers of the legislature)

• Senate members
  • Co-Chair: Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green)
  • Vice Chair: Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville)
  • Members:
    • Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk)
    • Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan)
    • Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay)
    • Sen. Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point)
    • Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee)
    • Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison)
• Assembly Members
  • Co-Chair: Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam)
  • Vice Chair: Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg)
  • Members:
    • Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake)
    • Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc)
    • Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek)
    • Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls)
    • Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee)
    • Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha)

Senate Committee on Health

• Chair: Sen.-Elect Rachel Cabra-Guevara (R-Appleton)
• Vice Chair: Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point)
• Members:
  • Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk)
  • Sen. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere)
  • Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)
  • Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee)

Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long Term Care

• Chair: Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie)
• Vice Chair: Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield)
• Members:
  • Rep. Rob Brooks (R-Saukville)
  • Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc)
  • Rep. Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger)
  • Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser)
  • Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville)
  • Rep. Angie Sapik (R-Superior)
  • Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton)
  • Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer)
  • Rep. Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah)
  • Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison)
  • Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee)
  • Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D-Monona)
  • Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa)
  • Rep. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee)

Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform

• Chair: Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers)
• Vice Chair: Rep-Elect Nate Gustafson (R-Neenah)
• Members:
  • Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha)
  • Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Green Bay)
  • Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown)
  • Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview)
  • Rep. Supreme Moore-Omokunde (D-Milwaukee)
  • Rep. Chris Sinicki (D-Milwaukee)
  • Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh)