The Weekly Update Archive: Look Ahead

  1. Research in the Rotunda- Wednesday, March 11

    March 2, 2020

    The 17th annual Research in the Rotunda event will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the University of Wisconsin System, together with their faculty advisers, will fill the Capitol Rotunda to share their research findings on a variety of important topics with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters. See […]

  2. State Building Commission meeting on February 27

    February 24, 2020

    The State Building Commission (SBC) will meet on Thursday, February 27, starting at 10:00 a.m. See the meeting agenda for more details.  For more information or past meeting minutes, visit the DFDM website.

  3. Assembly Session on February 20

    February 18, 2020

    The Assembly will be in session on Thursday, February 20, starting at 10:00 a.m. We expect this will be the last time the Assembly will be on the floor this session. We anticipate the Senate will be on the floor one more time in early March. Please see below bills related to UW System that […]

  4. Joint Committee on Finance- executive session on February 17

    February 17, 2020

    The Joint Committee on Finance will hold an executive session on Monday, February 17, starting at 2:00 p.m. The Committee will hear the following bills related to UW System: AB-627 Extension Services: funding for certain extension services of the University of Wisconsin System and making an appropriation. SB-563 Extension Services: funding for certain extension services of the […]

  5. Assembly Session on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The Assembly will be in session on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 1:00 p.m., and will hear the following bills relating to UW System: AB-703 Tax Exemption: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority. AB-796 Nitrate Reduction Pilot: creating […]

  6. State of the Tribes on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The State of the Tribes is being held on Tuesday, February 18 starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol.

  7. Assembly Committee on Environment- executive session on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Environment will hold an executive session on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will hear the following bills related to UW System: AB-842 PFAS Programs: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. AB-843 PFAS Standards: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood […]

  8. Senate Session on February 19

    February 17, 2020

    The Senate will be in session on Wednesday, February 19, starting at 1:00 p.m., and will hear the following bills relating to UW System: SB-537 Tuition Grants– veteran-related tuition grants for certain veterans and dependents enrolled in private nonprofit institutions of higher education and making an appropriation. SB-690 Fee Reports : biennial reports regarding fees charged by executive […]

  9. Assembly Session on February 11

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly will be in session on Tuesday, February 11 and will hear the following bills relating to UW System: AB-444 UW Free Expression: free expression within the University of Wisconsin System, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority. AB-531 ID Card Info: requiring that student identification cards include contact information for suicide prevention […]

  10. Assembly Committee on Agriculture on February 11

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Agriculture will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, staring at 8:30 a.m. The Committee will hear the following bills relating to UW System: AB 874 UW System Ag Study: requiring a study by the University of System of agricultural programs and issues. AB-627 Extension Services: funding for certain extension […]