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1 A SERVICE OF THE WISCONSIN TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE The Wisconsin Taxpayer A monthly review of Wisconsin government, taxes, and public finance f 2011 List o o r s a n d at legisl n t a c t co ation informide s n i New Legislature... New Direction? For the second consecutive legislative session, one party will be in charge of state government. This time, it is the Republicans turn to manage both legislative houses and the governor s office. Although January will welcome a new party into power, the state s fiscal outlook remains bleak. Two years ago, Democrats started work on a new state budget with an $800 million structural deficit. Now, Republicans face an imbalance of at least $1.2 billion in ELECTIONS After losing seats in both 2006 and 2008, Republicans picked up four senate and 14 assembly seats in Candidates running unopposed or without major-party opposition in November s election included two Republican senators, and 23 assembly candidates 15 Republicans and eight Democrats. IN BRIEF A new legislature takes office in January 2011 and immediately faces a fiscal crisis. Republicans deprived Democrats of their majorities in both houses of the state legislature while also winning the governor s race. This is the first time in over five decades that one party controls the legislature and governorship immediately following a census year. n Republicans now hold a senate advantage. n The state assembly has 60 Republicans, 38 Democrats, and one independent. n Twenty-five senate and assembly candidates faced no major-party opposition in the 2010 general election. Also in this issue: Taxpayer Index Redrawing State and Congressional Legislative Boundaries Legislative Directory wis tax 79 Years of Research & Citizen Education Senate Republicans now have a seat advantage in the senate, defeating four incumbent Democrats three of whom were in their first term. The senate will have eight new members when the 2011 session begins, six Republicans and two Democrats. Seventeen of 33 state senators were up for reelection in 2010, with terms of the remaining 16 ending in Assembly Republicans will hold a majority in the assembly, with one independent. There will be 30 newly elected representatives who did not serve in the 2009 session. Five of them are Democrats, while 25 are Republicans. Ten incumbent Democrats lost reelection in 2010, including the speaker of the assembly and other members of the Democratic leadership. Republicans gained four seats previously held by Democrats, and picked up an independent seat. Democrats won in the 80th assembly district, a seat formerly occupied by a Republican.

2 Gender Composition Two new women were elected to the senate and six to the assembly. After accounting for retirements, however, the legislature will have a net increase of just two females. Women will hold 31 (23.5%) of the 132 legislative seats (see Table 1), a proportion slightly above the national average (23.4%) but below neighbors Minnesota (31.3%) and Illinois (28.2%), according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Female representation is highest in Colorado, where nearly four in 10 (39.0%) state legislators is female, and in Vermont (37.8%). Legislative Leadership With Republican majorities in both houses, leadership and committee-chair positions change. In the senate, Michael Ellis (Neenah) is president, while Scott Fitzgerald (Juneau) is majority leader. Senate Democrats elected Mark Miller (Monona) minority leader. In the assembly, former minority leader Jeff Fitzgerald (Horicon) is the new speaker, while Abbotsford s Scott Suder becomes majority leader. Assembly Democrats are led by minority leader Peter Barca (Kenosha). LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS State Finances. With a new state budget to be unveiled in February, much of the legislature s early attention will be on state finances. New estimates from state budget officials suggest that, without corrective action, the mid-2013 general fund deficit will likely top $2 billion and could exceed $3 billion. Recent legislatures and governors of both parties have repeatedly addressed state financial problems with temporary budget solutions. Some of the tactics included accounting maneuvers, use of one-time money, segregated fund raids, and sale of tobacco bonds. Month January February March April May 2010 Wisconsin Taxpayer Index (Vol. 78) Title Municipal Fees and Charges Wisconsin s Public Workforce The Unemployment Reserve Fund The Cost of Corrections: Wisconsin & Minnesota Wisconsin s Rising Public Sector Debt June/July Challenges Facing State Voters in 2010 August September October How County Admin. and Finances Stack Up Wisconsin Jobs and Wages: A Wake-Up Call? Electricity: Competitive Advantage Eroding? November Wisconsin s Total Taxes: 2010 December New Legislature... New Direction? Table 1: Female Representation in Wis. Legislature Number of Female Legislators by Session, Job Creation. With a goal of creating 250,000 jobs by 2015, the incoming governor says he plans to consider targeted tax relief for small businesses, a state tax break for health savings accounts, and reversing individual income tax increases included in the state budget. He and other Republicans have said they also want to reassess aspects of Wisconsin s new combined reporting law, which requires multistate corporations operating here to combine income from all subsidiaries and apportion a part of it to Wisconsin. Opponents of the law argue it drives businesses to leave the state. Other Items. The legislature may also pursue voteridentification and concealed-carry legislation. Both measures received Republican support in past legislative sessions but failed to become law. The Wisconsin Taxpayer Publication Number USPS Periodical postage paid at Madison, Wisconsin Subscription Price: One Year, $17.97; Three Years, $36.97 Published each month, except July, by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, 401 North Lawn Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin Postmaster: Send address changes to The Wisconsin Taxpayer, 401 North Lawn Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin phone: fax: wistax@wistax.org Web site: Officers and Board of Directors: Carol Ward Knox, Chair, Jefferson; J.R. Riordan, Vice-Chair, Madison; Jere D. McGaffey, Secretary-Treasurer, Milwaukee J.L. Adams, Beloit; M.D. Bugher, Madison; C.D. Fortner, Milwaukee; S.D. Loehr, La Crosse; J.D. Quick, Manitowoc; D.R. Schuh, Stevens Point; T.L. Spero, Milwaukee; J.B. Williams, Milwaukee Staff: Todd A. Berry, President; Kyle Christianson, Research Analyst; Dale J. Knapp, Research Director; Sandra Mumm, Business Manager; Kelly Pfeifer; Susan Ryan; Sharon Schmeling Page 2 The Wisconsin Taxpayer

3 Redrawing State and Congressional Legislative Boundaries As required by the U.S. Constitution, census counts are completed once every 10 years. Used to distribute federal funds for education, transportation, infrastructure, and other programs, the census also impacts political representation at all levels. One of the most important tasks awaiting the 2011 legislature is the redrawing of congressional and state legislative boundaries. PROCESS In Wisconsin like most states this task is left to legislators. Because the job can be driven by self-interest and partisanship, federal and state statutes require districts to be drawn in specific ways. However, observers of the process often question the extent to which the rules are followed. Requirements The Wisconsin Constitution limits the number of assembly districts to no fewer than 54, and no more than 100. Since 1973, the assembly has had 99 districts. The state senate is divided into 33 districts, each comprising three assembly seats. These single-member districts are required to be as equal in population as possible what political scientists refer to as one person-one vote. Because each senate district is composed of three assembly districts, state senators have about three times as many constituents as do members of the assembly. Federal law prohibits the legislature from drawing districts that abridge a citizen s right to vote based on race or status. That is, districts cannot be drawn that will over-or underrepresent a minority group in an effort to limit their representation. According to state law, legislators should also follow traditional redistricting principles, including compactness, contiguity, communities of interest, and respect for political subdivisions. Ideally, districts should resemble a square or rectangular shape if possible to do so. Timetable As shown in Table 1, the November 2010 elections were the last to use current district lines. In January, the number of congressional seats due Wisconsin (currently eight) will be determined, as seats in the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives are apportioned using new Census figures. Each state receives at least one representative. With new population counts available, the legislature will begin redrawing both state and congressional districts. If history is predictive, the debate will largely focus on state legislative districts. Members of Congress have historically drawn their own lines, which were then approved by the legislature. New district maps need to be approved by the legislature and the governor by the spring of 2012, if candidates are to circulate nomination papers in their new districts. HISTORY Because sitting state legislators are charged with redistricting, the political parties often disagree over what is, and is not, fair. These disagreements have led to costly court battles. Reportedly, the state spent over $1 million in attorney fees during the redistricting cycle. Past Cycles 1960s. Redistricting is particularly difficult when control of state government is split between the two major parties. This was the case in 1960, when Wisconsin had a Democratic governor and a Republican legislature. The state supreme court drew new districts in May 1964 April 2010 November 2010 January 2011 Census Occurred Last State Elections in Old Districts Number of State Congressional Seats Determined April 2011 Deadline for Delivery of Census Data Session Legislative and Congressional Districts Drawn June 2012 November 2012 Table 1: Wisconsin Redistricting Timetable Source: Wisconsin State Legislature Nomination Papers Circulated for Legislature First Legislative Elections in New Districts continued on page 6... The Wisconsin legislature is charged with redrawing congressional and legislative districts. New legislative districts need to be approved by the legislature and governor. Page 3

4 Members of the 2011 Wiscons Sen. Dist. Asmb. Dist. Dist. Senator (Party) Office Phone Phone Dist. Rep. (Party) Phone Dist. Rep. (Party) 1. 1, 2, 3 1. Lasee, Frank* (R) , 5, 6 2. Cowles, Robert L. (R) , 8, 9 3. Carpenter, Tim (D) , 11, Taylor, Lena C. (D) , 14, 15. Vukmir, Leah* (R) , 17, Coggs, Spencer (D) , 20, Larson, Chris* (D) , 23, Darling, Alberta (R) , 26, Leibham, Joe (R) , 29, Harsdorf, Sheila E. (R) , 32, Kedzie, Neal J. (R) , 35, Holperin, Jim (D) , 38, Fitzgerald, Scott L. (R) , 41, Olsen, Luther S. (R) , 44, Cullen, Tim* (D) , 47, Miller, Mark (D) , 50, Schultz, Dale W. (R) , 53, Hopper, Randy (R) , 56, Ellis, Michael G. (R) , 59, Grothman, Glenn (R) , 62, Wanggaard, Van* (R) , 65, Wirch, Robert W. (D) , 68, Moulton, Terry* (R) , 71, Lassa, Julie M. (D) , 74, Jauch, Bob (D) , 77, Risser, Fred A. (D) , 80, Erpenbach, Jon (D) , 83, Lazich, Mary (R) , 86, Galloway, Pam* (R) , 89, Hansen, Dave (D) , 92, Vinehout, Kathleen (D) , 95, Kapanke, Dan (R) , 98, Zipperer, Rich* (R) *Newly elected. Notes: Numbers are for legislative offices, area code 608. Senator Sen.(insert last name)@legis.wisconsin.gov 1. Bies, Garey D. (R) Jacque, Andre* (R) Ott, Alvin R. (R) Weininger, Chad* (R) Steineke, Jim* (R) Tauchen, Gary (R) Krusick, Peggy (D) Zamarripa, JoCasta* (D) Zepnick, Josh (D) Coggs, Elizabeth* (D) Fields, Jason (D) Kessler, Federick P. (D) Cullen, David A. (D) Kooyenga, Dale* (R) Staskunas, Tony (D) Young, Leon D. (D) Toles, Barbara L. (D) Grigsby, Tamara D. (D) Richards, Jon (D) Sinicki, Christine M. (D) Honadel, Mark (R) Pasch, Sandy (D) Ott, Jim (R) Knodl, Dan (R) Ziegelbauer, Bob (I) Endsley, Mike* (R) Kestell, Steve (R) Severson, Erik* (R) Murtha John (R) Knudson, Dean* (R) Nass Steve (R) August, Tyler* (R) Kapenga, Chris* (R) Meyer, Dan (R) Tiffany, Tom* (R) Mursau, Jeffrey L. (R) Jorgensen, Andy (D) Kleefisch, Joel M. (R) Fitzgerald, Jeff (R) Petersen, Kevin David 41. Ballweg, Joan (R) Clark, Fred (D) Wynn, Evan* (R) Knilans, Joe* (R) Loudenbeck, Amy* (R 46. Hebl, Gary (D) Ripp, Keith (R) Parisi, Joe (D) Tranel, Travis* (R) Brooks, Ed (R) Marklein, Howard* (R 52. Thiesfeldt, Jeremy* (R 53. Spanbauer, Richard J. 54. Hintz, Gordon (D) Kaufert, Dean R. (R). 56. Litjens, Michelle* (R) 57. Bernard Schaber, Penn 58. Strachota, Pat (R) LeMahieu, Daniel R. ( 60. Gottlieb, Mark (R) Turner, Robert L. (D) 62. Mason, Cory (D) Vos, Robin J. (R) Barca, Peter W. (D) Steinbrink, John P. (D) 66. Kerkman, Samantha (R 67. Larson, Tom* (R) Bernier, Kathy* (R) Suder, Scott (R) Vruwink, Amy Sue (D) 71. Molepske, Louis John 72. Krug, Scott* (R) Milroy, Nick (D) Bewley, Janet* (D) Rivard, Roger* (R) Berceau, Terese L. (D) Page 4 The Wisconsin Taxpayer

5 in State Senate and Assembly Phone STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS (R) ) ) ) (R) Green Bay area Fox River Valley area Milwaukee area y (D) R) ) (D) Madison area Dist. Rep. (Party) Phone 77. Hulsey, Brett* (D) Pocan, Mark (D) Pope-Roberts, Sondy (D) Ringhand, Janis* (D) Roys, Kelda Helen (D) Stone, Jeff (R) Gunderson, Scott L. (R) Kuglitsch, Mike* (R) Seidel, Donna J. (D) Petrowski, Jerry J. (R) Williams, Mary (R) Klenke, John* (R) *Newly elected. Notes: Numbers are for legislative offices, area code 608. Assembly Rep.(insert last name)@legis.wisconsin.gov Waukesha Co. Dist. Rep. (Party) Phone 89. Nygren, John (R) Van Roy, Karl (R) Danou, Chris (D) Radcliffe, Mark A. (D) Petryk, Warren* (R) Huebsch, Mike (R) Shilling, Jennifer (D) Nerison, Lee A. (R) Kramer, Bill (R) Farrow, Paul* (R) Pridemore, Don (R) Milwaukee Co. Page 5

6 The state legislature has not redrawn its own districts since Gerrymandering reduces the competitiveness of legislative districts. Waukesha Richland out of 2 Iowa Lafayette when the two parties failed to reach consensus on a plan. 1970s. Following the 1970 census, Democrats controlled the governor s office and assembly, while Republicans had a majority in the senate. After the divided legislature was unsuccessful in drawing new plans, a 12-member gubernatorial commission was asked to establish one. Ultimately, the legislature passed its own plan in s. One of the most contentious redistricting battles in state history occurred during the early 1980s between a Republican governor and Democratic legislature. After failure of the legislature to draw new districts, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court refused a gubernatorial request to draw new maps, a U.S. district court promulgated a plan for Democrats fared well in the 1982 elections, gaining control of both the legislature and governorship. With one-party control, they adopted a new redistricting plan. Although it was ruled unconstitutional by a district court, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed it. The new map was used until the early 1990s. 1990s. Redistricting following the 1990 census went more smoothly than it did in the 1980s, but state leaders were again unable to agree on a final plan. Although the Democratic legislature adopted one, the Republican governor vetoed it. As a result of lawsuits, a three-judge federal panel created new district boundaries that were used beginning in s. Both the state assembly and senate passed redistricting plans in the early 2000s, but Figure 1: Reducing General Election Competition 2002 Reapportionment in 1st, 2nd Districts Sauk Dane Columbia 2 Green Rock 1to2 to 2 Dodge out of 2 Jefferson 6 1 Walworth to 1 Keno. with split partisan control of the legislature, neither plan was passed by the other house. The courts were again asked to promulgate new district maps, using the 1992 reapportionment plans as a template. ISSUES Legislative redistricting has involved the courts, to varying degrees, in each of the past five decades. Although many factors led to court intervention, the underlying issues have remained the same. Two-Party Control One reason legislators have been unable to agree on redistricting is split-party control of government. Prior to the 2010 election, voters had not awarded one-party control of the legislature and governorship directly following a census in over five decades. Gerrymandering One of the main reasons legislative redistricting has grown increasingly controversial is gerrymandering. Named for former Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry, the term refers to drawing legislative districts in ways that favor one political party over another. Gerrymandering often results in odd-shaped districts that nevertheless meet the equal-population requirements. Gerrymandering reduces or eliminates general-election competition. In Wisconsin, this has often been done in a bipartisan way. Each party s areas of strength are packed into incumbent districts. This reduces the likelihood that any incumbent of either party would lose his or her seat to a member of the other party. An example of this is shown in Figure 1. The pre-2002 first and second congressional districts are shaded gray in the map. During redistricting, new districts (outlined in black) were drawn to protect a Democratic incumbent in the second district and a Republican incumbent in the first. Republican-leaning areas to the west (e.g., Richland and Lafayette counties) and northeast (Dodge) were removed ( out of 2 ), while areas with Democratic tendencies to the southeast (e.g., Rock) were added ( 1 to 2 ). Likewise, in the first district, territory to the west (e.g., Green) was shed in favor of Republican territory in southern Waukesha County. Page 6 The Wisconsin Taxpayer

7 While redrawing lines in this way does not necessarily alter the party balance of government, many argue it does lead to a more polarized legislature. If lawmakers represent districts that are considered safe, they have little reason to reach across party lines and compromise. Rather than worrying about a challenger in the general election, lawmakers are more likely to face serious competition from a challenger within their own party during the primary election. STATE COMPARISONS While a majority of states continue to delegate reapportionment responsibilities to state legislatures, a number of states are considering alternatives, including independent commissions and other means. A constitutional amendment which requires passage in identical form by two consecutive sessions of the legislature and approval by the voters at a statewide referendum would be needed for a commission to establish legislative districts in Wisconsin. Legislative Redistricting Currently, 30 states use a redistricting process similar to Wisconsin s: the state legislature draws and approves new district maps, which are then sent to the governor for approval. Similarly, three states Florida, Michigan, and North Carolina allow state legislators to draw maps but do not require gubernatorial approval. Arkansas and Ohio leave redistricting control to statewide elected officials, but not to members of the state legislature. In Maryland, the governor is charged with drawing new lines, which then need to be acted upon by the legislature before becoming law. Commission Redistricting Redistricting by commission is often suggested as a way to limit the partisanship of the reapportionment process, by removing state legislators who have an interest in the process. Supporters argue commissions reduce the likelihood of gerrymandering and also save taxpayer dollars. Others feel the public is more receptive to a plan that is not created by the legislature, a body that has self-serving interests. Opponents of commission redistricting counter that commissions do not remove private interests from the process. They say legislators are better equipped to develop a plan because they are regularly involved in negotiation and making compromises. Fourteen states use commissions, to varying degrees, during redistricting. Some states use advisory bodies, which draw plans that are then sent to the legislature for approval, while others give commissions complete authority over redistricting. For example, the advisory commission in Maine submits a plan to the legislature, which then has 30 days to consider the plan or approve one of their own. Idaho s commission, on the other hand, has complete control and does not need legislative or gubernatorial consideration of their map. Iowa Model Iowa is often cited as a model for redistricting reform. The state s current system has resulted in far more contested races than in most states. The Iowa Constitution requires that the nonpartisan Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) present redistricting plans to the state legislature. Those plans cannot be amended and are required to be passed by one house within seven days. If the plan is not approved, a second plan is presented with the same amendment rules. If the plan again fails, the legislature is allowed to amend the third plan without restriction. One of the main reasons Iowa s approach is notable is its strict redistricting guidelines. In drawing maps, the LSB is not allowed to consider incumbent residency or voter and demographic data. Additionally, the districts must adhere to both county and municipal boundaries. Arizona Approach In a 2000 election referendum, the Arizona Constitution was amended, creating an independent redistricting commission. The commission is composed of five members: two Democrats, two Republicans, and one nonpartisan member selected by legislative party leaders. Although the legislature and governor are allowed to comment on the maps after the maps have been submitted to the Secretary of State, their approval is not required. DATA SOURCES: National Conference of State Legislatures; Rose Institute of State and Local Government; Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Legislative Fiscal and Reference Bureaus, state legislature; WISTAX calculations. Fourteen states use commissions, to varying degrees, in redistricting. Iowa and Arizona are often cited as models for redistricting reform. Page 7

8 wis tax Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance 401 North Lawn Avenue Madison, WI PERIODICALS USPS A SERVICE OF THE WISCONSIN TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE 2011 Legislative & Congressional Directory Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance The state's oldes and most respected private government research organization 401 North Lawn Avene, Madison, WI Sen. (District) Page Sen. (District) Page Rep. (District) Page Rep. (District) Page Rep. (District) Page Carpenter, Tim (3) 13 Larson, Chris (7) 13 August, Tyler (32) 7 Gottlieb, Mark (60) 7 Knilans, Joe (44) 7 Coggs, Spencer (6) 13 Lasee, Frank (1) 11 Ballweg, Joan (41) 5 Grigsby, Tamara (18) 13 Knodl, Dan (24) 13 Cowles, Robert (2) 11 Lassa, Julie (24) 5 Barca, Peter (64) 7 Gunderson, Scott (83) 7 Knudson, Dean (30) 8 Cullen, Tim (15) 7 Lazich, Mary (28) 7 Berceau, Terese (76) 5 Hebl, Gary (46) 5 Kooyenga, Dale (14) 13 Darling, Alberta (8) 13 Leibham, Joe (9) 11 Bernard Schaber, P. 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Yes! The 2011 Legislative and Congressional Directory includes names, district maps, office phone numbers, home addresses, and most recent election results for all 132 members of the Wisconsin legislature. Information for state legislators begins on page three, with congressional contact information on page 16. Changes for the 2011 session include: The 2011 session will begin with nearly forty legislators that did not serve in the 2009 session. Republican hold a majority in the state senate, and a majoritiy in the assembly. In 2010, Wisconsin voters elected three new Constitutional officers: a new governor, lieutenant governor, and state treasurer. Three new faces will represent the state in Washington. Two new members were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, in addition to a new U.S. Senator. wistax The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX), founded in 1932, is the state's oldest and most respected private government-research organization. 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