Today, we released our 2021-22 Legislative Scorecard. In the scorecard, the last session is summed up as “harmful inaction,’ as little progress was made while the clock ticks on climate change and air and water pollution. The scorecard explains,
It can not be understated- the inaction by the Legislative leadership is unacceptable at a time when people are unable to drink their water and climate change is already wreaking havoc. The time to act is now, and there is no time to wait for politics.
In short, this session (January 2021 to June 2022) saw continued inaction on impactful legislation and disgraceful attacks on our democracy. Fortunately, we had the support of Gov. Evers, who defended the environment and democracy through his veto power and advanced an environmentally-just budget.
Fortunately, 43 state lawmakers running for reelection scored a perfect 100% on the scorecard and have been named “2022 Environmental Champion” for their demonstrated commitment to preserving Wisconsin’s environment.
This legislative session did result in a few bi-partisan wins that provide incremental progress on protecting water resources –– such as prevention programs for nitrate pollution, state park funding for water infrastructure projects, and improvements to the application process for programs focused on clean water.
Unfortunately, the other wins didn’t result in progress towards our priority issues but instead required defending our rights and preventing legislation that took us backward, away from science-based decisions. Thankfully, a key defender and supporter –– Governor Tony Evers, used his veto power to stop legislation like the Riot bill and wildlife stocking.
Read the details about the bills that moved forward, the wins and losses of the session, and find out how your Senator and Representative voted here
Environmental Champions:
Senators Melissa Agard, Tim Carpenter, Jon Erpenbach, LaTonya Johnson, Chris Larson, Janis Ringhand, Kelda Roys, Lena Taylor, and Robert Wirch
Representatives: Jimmy Anderson, Samba Baldeh, Jill Billings, David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff, Marisabel Cabrera, Sue Conley, Dave Considine, Dora Drake, Jodi Emerson, Evan Goyke, Kalan Haywood, Gary Hebl, Dianne Hesselbein, Gordon Hintz, Francesca Hong, Tip McGuire, Nick Milroy, Supreme Moore Omokunde, LaKeshia Myers, Greta Neubauer, Tod Ohnstad, Sylvia Ortiz Velez, Sondy Pope, Daniel Riemer, Sara Rodriguez, Katrina Shankland, Kristina Shelton, Christine Sinicki, Lee Snodgrass, Mark Spreitzer, Shelia Stubbs, Lisa Subeck, Robyn Vining, and Don Vruwink.