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Wisconsin State Senate

The Wisconsin State Senate is the upper chamber of the Wisconsin State Legislature, which along with the Wisconsin State Assembly, the lower house, comprises the legislative branch of the state of Wisconsin. The Senate is composed of 33 members who are elected by citizens from districts across the state, serving four-year, staggered terms. As per the state's constitution, the Senate is responsible for drafting and voting on laws and legislation, bringing local issues to the state level, as well as overseeing the execution of the law through its legislative committees. The Senate is also responsible for confirming or rejecting gubernatorial appointments and serves as a check and balance on the governor’s office and other branches of government.

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335 petitions have named Wisconsin State Senate as a Decision Maker

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6 responses from Wisconsin State Senate

Responses to petitions from Wisconsin State Senate

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Wisconsin State Senate’s response to Give Wisconsin Residents Access to Lower Nashotah Lake

I welcome emails, phone calls, letters, and other opportunities to work directly with my constituents. Please have them email me directly at Sen.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov to share their thoughts on this or any...

Senator Roys shares the concerns about privacy violations and supports robust oversight.

She is currently working on legislation to address consumer protection concerns and protect the privacy, freedom, and security of all Wisconsinites and...

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Wisconsin State Senate’s response to Support Military Dogs

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for contacting me through the Change.org Web site regarding ensuring military dogs have proper equipment. I appreciate knowing what issues are important to neighbors as it helps me t...

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