100th Wisconsin Legislature

Major events

• January 3, 2011: Inauguration of Scott Walker as 45th Governor of Wisconsin.
• February 14, 2011: Major protests began at the Wisconsin State Capitol over the proposed Budget Repair Bill.
• February 17, 2011: 14 Democratic senators fled the state to deny the senate a quorum and prevent passage of the Budget Repair Bill.
• March 9, 2011: Senate Republicans amended the Budget Repair Bill to remove budgetary items, allowing it to pass without a quorum.
• July 19, 2011: Senator Dave Hansen survived a recall election.
• August 9, 2011: Senators Randy Hopper and Dan Kapanke were defeated in recall elections, they were replaced by Jessica King and Jennifer Shilling, respectively. Senators Robert Cowles, Alberta Darling, Sheila Harsdorf, and Luther Olsen survived recall elections.
• August 16, 2011: Senators Jim Holperin and Robert Wirch survived recall elections.
• March 16, 2012: Pam Galloway resigned from the Wisconsin Senate.
• June 5, 2012: Governor Scott Walker survived a recall election. Senator Van H. Wanggaard was defeated in a recall election and was replaced by John Lehman. Senators Scott L. Fitzgerald and Terry Moulton survived recall elections. Jerry Petrowski elected to the Senate in a special election.

  Major legislation

• March 11, 2011: Act relating to state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, . The controversial Budget Repair Bill which removed collective bargaining rights from state employees, prompted months of protests at the state capitol, and ultimately led to recall elections for thirteen senators and Governor Scott Walker.
• August 9, 2011: Act relating to legislative redistricting, . An overhaul of Wisconsin legislative voting districts fortified the Republican majorities through gerrymandering.

  Party summary

Senate

Assembly

Sessions

• 2011-2012 regular session: January 3, 2011 - May 22, 2012
• January 2011 special session: January 18, 2011 - May 11, 2011
• Extraordinary session: June 14, 2011 - August 1, 2011
• September 2011 special session: October 25, 2011 - November 3, 2011

  Leaders

• Legislative Leadership for 2011-12
• Wisconsin

  Senate

Assembly

Members

Senate

Assembly

Changes from the 99th Legislature

Open seats