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2017-18 MMAC

Legislative Scorecard

MMAC’s Blueprint for Economic Prosperity is a strategic agenda

for economic growth that is updated every two years. It is a tool to inform

elected officials of our members’ public policy priorities.

Our complete agenda is available at:www.mmac.org/blueprint.html

Where We StandThis 2017-2018 Legislative Scorecard

evaluates how well the votes of your state

elected officials represented the priorities of the

MMAC in the past legislative session. The key

bills included in this Scorecard were chosen

because of their policy significance and their

relationship to our public policy agenda. A brief

description of these pieces of legislation is

included, as well as a vote-by-vote record for

each legislator.

18 | Milwaukee Commerce, SUMMER 2018

Bottom Line VoteKey Issue Summary

Providing over $1B in new school funding; increasing per pupil funding amounts for Choice and Charter schools; providing state support for the WI Reading Corps, College Possible and summer school; providing over $200M in income and property tax cuts; and repealing the prevailing wage law for state building projects and state highway projects.

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“This is a solid budget. It’s going to put more money into schools than ever before and still help keep property taxes down.”

GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER

STATE BUDGET

Assembly Passage 9/13/17

Senate Concurrence 9/15/17

AB 64

Author: Joint

Committee on Finance

Providing $2.85B in tax credit eligibility for Foxconn on the condition that it locate a $10.5B electronics manufacturing plant employing 13,000 workers in Wisconsin.

“Balancing the upside of $83 billion in new economic activity against an incentive package that pays out only as Foxconn delivers on its promises is a risk well worth the reward.”

TIM SHEEHYPresidentMMAC

FOXCONN INCENTIVES

AssemblyPassage2/20/18

SenateConcurrence2/15/18

August Special Session

AB 1

Author: Committee

on Assembly Organization

Repealing the prohibitions on non-ferrous metallic mineral mining in Wisconsin and creating standards for the operation of a non-ferrous metallic mineral mine in the state.

Allowing the Public Service Commission (PSC) to avoid lengthy and costly contested cases and approve settlement agreements mutually negotiated between parties before it in rate hearings.

“Mining – and all the ancillary jobs that support the industry – play an important role in Wisconsin’s supply chain economy.”

STEVE KOHLMANNExecutive DirectorIndependent Business Assoc. of WI (IBAW)

“39 states have settlement procedures in statute or rule. Placing such a framework in [WI] statute provides all parties clarity and transparency with respect to the processes necessary for… fair resolution of contested matters.”

ELLEN NOWAKChairPSC Commission

REPEAL OF MINING

MORATORIUM

PSC SETTLEMENT

PROCESS

Assembly Passage 11/7/17

Senate Concurrence 11/2/17

AssemblyPassage 1/23/18


AB 499

Author:Rep. Hutton Sen. Tiffany

AB 532

Author:Rep. Kuglitsch Sen. LeMahieu

State BillsLegislation

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Making discovery procedures in Wisconsin civil lawsuits consistent with federal discovery procedures.

CIVIL ACTION

REFORMS

AB 773

Author: Rep. Born

Sen. Tiffany

Creating a state preemption on local collective bargaining mandates and occupational regulations that exceed those of the state law.

AB 748

Author:Rep. Hutton

Sen. Kapenga

STATEWIDE BARGAINING UNIFORMITY

Requiring legislative approval for any state regulation with more than a $10M implementation or compliance costs over a two-year period.

WISCONSIN REGULATIONS

FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF

SCRUTINY (REINS) ACT

SB 15

Author:Sen. LeMahieu

Rep. Neylon

Creating a non-refundable corporate income and franchise tax credit equal to 25% of what an employer pays into an employee’s college savings account.

“SB 75 makes it easier to secure the training required by today’s growth companies by making education more affordable. It creates an environment of partnership between employers and employees.”

CHRISTIAN TSCHESCHLOKExecutive Director Economic Development Washington County (EDWC)

EMPLOYER COLLEGE SAVINGS

ACCOUNT TAX DEDUCTION

AssemblyPassage 2/22/18


AssemblyPassage2/22/18


AssemblyConcurrence6/14/17

SenatePassage5/2/17

Assembly Concurrence 2/20/18

SenatePassage10/31/17

SB 75

Author:Sen. Feyen

Rep. Kremer

“AB 773 will reduce litigation costs for small business, update civil court procedures and help eliminate abusive discovery practices.”

BILL SMITH State Director National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

“AB 748 provides uniform regulation for employment hours, overtime, benefits, discrimination and wage claims. This bill also prohibits a local government from requiring occupational licensing requirements that are more stringent than state law.”

SCOTT MANLEYSVP of Government Relations WI Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

“SB 15 will allow for greater public input in the rule making process, including new opportunities for public hearings.”

ERIC BOTTState DirectorAmericans for Prosperity-Wisconsin

Bottom Line VoteKey Issue Summary Legislation


WAUKESHA WATER

SERVICE DESIGNATION


Senate Passage 6/21/17

SB 180

Author: Sen. Kapenga

Rep. Allen

VIRTUAL SHAREHOLDER

MEETINGS



SB 285

Author: Sen. KapengaRep. Jarchow

CHOICE PROGRAM REFORMS

HISTORIC TAX CREDITS





SB 293

Author:Sen. Olsen

Rep. Kitchens

SB 668

Author:Sen. Darling

Rep. Rohrkaste

Allowing the Great Lakes Council’s water supply service area for an approved great lakes water diversion to supersede the area identified in the DNR’s initial water quality management plan.

Allowing corporations to allow audio, visual or computer attendance and participation at annual shareholder meetings rather than in-person attendance.

Making miscellaneous administrative changes to the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and the Special Needs Scholarship Program

Increasing the amount of historic tax credits that may be granted to a project from $500,000 to $3,500,000.

“This bill cuts down on many expenses that come with an in-person meeting. Wisconsin now joins 22 other states who currently allow this, making us more attractive to corporations looking to relocate.”

ADAM JARCHOWState Representative 28th Assembly District

State Bills, continued

“The purpose of this bill is to recognize the legal realities and avoid any potential conflicts between state law and determinations of the Compact Council.”

SHAWN REILLYMayorCity of Waukesha

“SB 293 is an essential step in our mission to improve education and make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed.”

STATE SENATOR LENA TAYLOR

“The historic tax credit program is a critical tool for helping municipalities work with private developers to revitalize older buildings.”

CURT WITYNSKI, J.D.Deputy Executive DirectorLeague of Wisconsin Municipalities

Bottom Line VoteKey Issue Summary Legislation


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The following legislators are ranked by the percentage of votes taken in support of MMAC’s public policy agenda in the 2017-18 legislative session.Metro Milwaukee Legislators are in red.

State Senate Voting Record

District

AB 64AB 1

AB 499

AB 532

AB 773

AB 748

SB 15SB 75

SB 180

SB 285

SB 293

SB 668

Bewley (D) 25 P P P P P 42Carpenter (D) 3 P P P P 33Cowles (R) 2 P P P P P P P P 67Craig (R) 28 P P P P P P P P P P 83Darling (R) 8 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Erpenbach (D) 27 P P P P 33Feyen (R) 18 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Fitzgerald (R) 13 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Hansen (D) 30 P P P P P 42Harsdorf (R) 10 P P P X X X P P P P P X 100Johnson (D) 6 P P P P 33Kapenga (R) 33 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Larson (D) 7 P P P P 33Lasee (R) 1 P P P X X X P P P P P X 100LeMahieu (R) 9 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Marklein (R) 17 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Miller (D) 16 P P P P 33Moulton (R) 23 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Nass (R) 11 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Olsen (R) 14 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Petrowski (R) 29 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Ringhand (D) 15 P P P P P 42Risser (D) 26 P P P 25Roth (R) 19 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Schachtner (D) 10 X X X X X X X X X P 33Shilling (D) 32 P P P P P 42Stroebel (R) 20 P P P P P P P P P P 83Taylor (D) 4 P P P P P 42Testin (R) 24 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Tiffany (R) 12 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Vinehout (D) 31 P P P P 33Vukmir (R) 5 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Wanggaard (R) 21 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Wirch (D) 22 P P P P 33

District Senator %

8 Darling, A 10018 Feyen, D 10013 Fitzgerald, S 10010 Harsdorf, S 1001 Lasee, F 100 9 LeMahieu,D 10017 Marklein, H 10023 Moulton, T 10011 Nass, S 10014 Olsen, L 10029 Petrowski, J 10019 Roth, R 10024 Testin, P 10012 Tiffany, T 100 5 Vukmir, L 10021 Wanggaard, V 100 33 Kapenga, C 9228 Craig, D 8320 Stroebel, D 83 2 Cowles, R 6725 Bewley, J 4230 Hansen, D 4215 Ringhand, J 4232 Shilling, J 42 4 Taylor, L 42 3 Carpenter, T 3327 Erpenbach, J 336 Johnson, L 337 Larson, C 3316 Miller, M 3310 Schachtner, P 3331 Vinehout, K 3322 Wirch, R 3326 Risser, F 25

P Supported MMAC’s position

Did not support MMAC’s position

Not in Office

Military Service

Metro Milwaukee Legislator

X


The following legislators are ranked by the percentage of votes taken in support of MMAC’s public policy agenda in the 2017-18 legislative session.Metro Milwaukee Legislators are in red.

District Rep. %41 Ballweg, J 10068 Bernier, K 10039 Born, M 10060 Brooks, R 10099 Duchow, C 10087 Edming, J 10035 Felzkowski, M 10058 Gundrum, R 10033 Horlacher, C 10013 Hutton, R 1002 Jacque, A 10037 Jagler, J 10026 Katsma, T 10061 Kerkman, S 10024 Knodl, D 10072 Krug, S 10084 Kuglitsch, M 10031 Loudenbeck, A 10088 Macco, J 10096 Nerison, L 10098 Neylon, A 10089 Nygren, J 10023 Ott, J 10040 Petersen, K 10093 Petryk, W 10092 Pronschinske, T 10075 Quinn, R 10042 Ripp, K 10021 Rodriguez, J 10055 Rohrkaste, M 10082 Skowronski, K 10029 Stafsholt, R 1004 Steffen, D 1005 Steineke, J 10067 Summerfield, R 10034 Swearingen, R 1006 Tauchen, G 10052 Thiesfeldt, J 10025 Tittl, P 1003 Tusler, R 10063 Vos, R 10062 Weatherston, T 10083 Wichgers, C 100

State Assembly Voting Record

District Rep. %97 Allen, S 9232 August, T 9222 Brandtjen, J 92 1 Kitchens, J 9238 Kleefisch, J 9214 Kooyenga, D 9236 Mursau, J 9253 Schraa, M 9285 Snyder, P 9249 Tranel, T 9227 Vorpagel, T 9250 Brooks, E 8359 Kremer, J 8356 Murphy, D 8351 Novak, T 8386 Spiros, J 8370 VanderMeer, N 8328 Jarchow, A 7569 Kulp, B 7566 Neubauer, G 7515 Sanfelippo, J 7530 Zimmerman, S 7558 Gannon, R 6764 Barca, P 5081 Considine, D 5011 Fields, J 5065 Ohnstad, T 5043 Vruwink, D 5016 Young, L 50

District Rep. %8 Zamarripa, J 509 Zepnick, J 5047 Anderson, J 4277 Berceau, T 4295 Billings, J 4210 Bowen, D 4219 Brostoff, J 4217 Crowley, D 4294 Doyle, S 4290 Genrich, E 4218 Goyke, E 4246 Hebl, G 4279 Hesselbein, D 4254 Hintz, G 4212 Kessler, F 4244 Kolste, D 4274 Meyers, B 4273 Milroy, N 4280 Pope-Roberts, S 42 7 Riemer, D 4248 Sargent, M 4271 Shankland, K 4220 Sinicki, C 4245 Spreitzer, M 4257 Stuck, A 4278 Subeck, L 4276 Taylor, C 4291 Wachs, D 4266 Mason, C 38


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District

AB 64AB 1

AB 499

AB 532

AB 773

AB 748

SB 15

SB 75

SB 180

SB 285

SB 293

SB 668

District

AB 64AB 1

AB 499

AB 532

AB 773

AB 748

SB 15

SB 75

SB 180

SB 285

SB 293

SB 668

Allen (R) 97 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Anderson (D) 47 P P P P P 42August (R) 32 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Ballweg (R) 41 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Barca (D) 64 P P P P P P 50Berceau (D) 77 P P P P P 42Bernier (R) 68 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Billings (D) 95 P P P P P 42Born (R) 39 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Bowen (D) 10 P P P P P 42Brandtjen (R) 22 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Brooks, E (R) 50 P P P P P P P P P P 83Brooks, R (R) 60 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Brostoff (D) 19 P P P P P 42Considine (D) 81 P P P P P P 50Crowley (D) 17 P P P P P 42Doyle (D) 94 P P P P P 42Duchow (R) 99 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Edming (R) 87 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Felzkowski (R) 35 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Fields (D) 11 P P P P P P 50Gannon (R) 58 X X X X P X P P P X 67Genrich (D) 90 P P P P P 42Goyke (D) 18 P P P P P 42Gundrum (R) 58 X X X X P P X X X X X P 100Hebl (D) 46 P P P P P 42Hesselbein (D) 79 P P P P P 42Hintz (D) 54 P P P P P 42Horlacher (R) 33 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Hutton (R) 13 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Jacque (R) 2 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Jagler (R) 37 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Jarchow (R) 28 P P P P P P P P P 75Katsma (R) 26 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Kerkman (R) 61 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Kessler (D) 12 P P P P P 42Kitchens (R) 1 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Kleefisch (R) 38 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Knodl (R) 24 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100 Kolste (D) 44 P P P P P 42Kooyenga (R) 14 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Kremer (R) 59 P P P P P P P P P P 83Krug (R) 72 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Kuglitsch (R) 84 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Kulp (R) 69 P P P P P P P P P 75Loudenbeck (R) 31 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Macco (R) 88 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Mason (D) 66 P X X X P P X 38Meyers (D) 74 P P P P P 42Milroy (D) 73 P P P P P 42

P Supported MMAC’s position

Did not support MMAC’s position

Not in Office

Military Service

Metro Milwaukee Legislator

X

Murphy (R) 56 P P P P P P P P P P 83Mursau (R) 36 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Nerison (R) 96 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Neubauer (D) 66 X X X X P X P X X X P 75Neylon (R) 98 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Novak (R) 51 P P P P P P P P P P 83Nygren (R) 89 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Ohnstad (D) 65 P P P P P P 50Ott (R) 23 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Petersen (R) 40 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Petryk (R) 93 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Pope-Roberts (D) 80 P P P P P 42Pronschinske (R) 92 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Quinn (R) 75 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Riemer (D) 7 P P P P P 42Ripp (R) 42 P P P P X X P X P P P X 100Rodriguez (R) 21 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Rohrkaste (R) 55 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Sanfelippo (R) 15 P P P P P P P P P 75Sargent (D) 48 P P P P P 42Schraa (R) 53 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Shankland (D) 71 P P P P P 42Sinicki (D) 20 P P P P P 42Skowronski (R) 82 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Snyder (R) 85 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Spiros (R) 86 P P P P P P P P P P 83Spreitzer (D) 45 P P P P P 42Stafsholt (R) 29 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Steffen (R) 4 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Steineke (R) 5 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Stuck (D) 57 P P P P P 42Subeck (D) 78 P P P P P 42Summerfield 67 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Swearingen (R) 34 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Tauchen (R) 6 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Taylor (D) 76 P P P P P 42Thiesfeldt (R) 52 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Tittl (R) 25 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Tranel (R) 49 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Tusler (R) 3 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100VanderMeer (R) 70 P P P P P P P P P P 83Vorpagel (R) 27 P P P P P P P P P P P 92Vos (R) 63 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Vruwink (D) 43 P P P P P P 50Wachs (D) 91 P P P P P 42Weatherston (R) 62 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Wichgers (R) 83 P P P P P P P P P P P P 100Young (D) 16 P P P P P P 50Zamarripa (D) 8 P P P P P P 50Zepnick (D) 9 P P P P P P 50Zimmerman (R) 30 P P P P P P P P P 75

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