Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Upcoming Legislative Meetings

Senate Committee to Hear Testimony on Veterans Remissions Legislation this Week
The Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee has scheduled a public hearing for October 5 on SB 53 relating to WI GI Bill funding.  A copy of the committee hearing notice can be found here.

Committee Vote on Student Regents and AB 184 Slated for Oct 12
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education will vote on the appointments of Katherine Pointer and Troy Sherven  to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Wednesday, October 12. The Committee will also act on SB 184, regarding the reporting date for the Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities. See the committee notice here.