Public Hearings – Budget 2023-25
As always, check the Official JFC Budget Website for any changes, more information and if you are not going to testify in person, please SUBMIT A COMMENT.
This might be the only time this session you will get to testify and give your statement on why legalization is important to you and the Wisconsin budget.
Still, the landscape in politics does change and coming off an election we will see which of our newly elected official stands up for our rights and which ones do not. Do not give up the fight!
Public Hearings
Wisconsinites will have four (4) in-person chances to attend public hearings of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. These hearings are some of the few chances people have to speak out on issues of the 2023-25 Budget.
The hearing schedule includes the following four hearings, all from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
April 5 – Waukesha County Expo Center
April 11 – UW Eau Claire – Davies Student Center
April 12 – Wisconsin Dells – Glacier Canyon Conference Center at Wilderness Resort
April 26 – Minocqua – Lakeland Union High School Theatre
Those who cannot attend an in person public hearing can still participate by Submitting a Public Comment.
If you are planning on attending one of the public hearings, here are a few important things to note:
-The primary purpose of the public hearings will be to hear from Wisconsin citizens, while committee members may ask questions of speakers, it’s not meant to be a debate.
-Speakers will be given two minutes to speak to make sure the committee is able to hear from everyone.
-We ask that once you are done speaking, you exit the room so other individuals who haven’t had the chance to speak can do so.
Page 2 has information about the members of the Joint Finance Committee, details about the budget provisions regarding cannabis reform, and some tips about testifying a public hearing.
