Legislative

WCA’s primary function is lobbying, with the WCA Legislative Team serving on the front lines, acting as the voice of county officials at the Capitol. Lobbying efforts include meeting with state legislators and members of the executive branch of government, reviewing legislation and rules, testifying before legislative committees, negotiating the state on county contracts and virtually every area in which influencing the decision-making process can assist counties.

Every two years, the WCA Board of Directors approves a legislative agenda.  View this publication here.

Steering Committees

WCA has seven steering committees to review and develop policy recommendations for the WCA Board of Directors. Through the steering committees, county supervisors, executives and other county representatives debate and develop policies for the association.

The steering committees are appointed annually by the WCA president and include: Agriculture, County Organization and Personnel, Environment and Land Use, Health and Human Services, Judicial and Public Safety, Taxation and Finance, and Transportation and Public Works. The WCA lobbyists serve as staff to each of these committees.

Continuing Education Credits

WCA holds Educational Seminars every month, except for January and September, on topics or issues relevant to counties. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are assigned to the seminars and have been approved through December 2009.  View the list here. 

Bill Listing

Below is a current bill listing of all legislation that impacts counties, as registered with the State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.  Please note if there is related testimony, it is attached with the bill.  It is important to clarify that many bills are in various stages of the legislative process and in some instances, there is not testimony at this time.