Chris Kapenga (Rep.), 99th Assembly District
Born Zeeland, MI, February 19, 1972; married; 2 children. Graduate Holland Christian (Holland, MI) 1990. B.S. in accountancy, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) 1994. Business owner. Former certified public accountant. Member: Elmbrook Church Financial Counseling (dir.). Former member: WSCA School Bd. (vice chm., treas., secy.); WICPA; Metro-Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce; Institute of Management Accountants (bd. mbr.).
Elected to Assembly 2010; reelected 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Constitution and Ethics (chp.); Financial Institutions (vice chp.); Health; Jobs, Economy and Mining; Labor. 2011 — Labor and Workforce Development (vice chp.); Insurance; Jobs, Economy and Small Business; Ways and Means.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3007; (888) 529-0099 (toll free).
Voting address: Delafield 53018.
Mailing address: Office: Room 220 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest
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Federal and state reps deny accountability and continue to push the Big Lie
Jul 7th, 2021 by A Better Wisconsin TogetherWisconsin Senate President Chris Kapenga Threatens Education Funding
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Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts
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Feb 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationWILL Hires Kyle Koenen to be Policy Director Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team
Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team
Nov 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertySen. Craig Authors Bills in “Tougher on Crime” Initiative
Crime must not pay and courts must enforce current laws
Jan 14th, 2020 by State Sen. David CraigState Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter
Apparently, there were three Senators who were opposed to homeless funding: Senators Kapenga, Nass, and Craig.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Coalition Against HomelessnessRepublican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act
With Nationalism on the Rise GOP Threatens Students Protesting Hate Speech on Campuses With Suspensions, Expulsion and Lawsuits
Aug 13th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowRepublican State Budget: No Help For One Million Student Loan Borrowers, But a Special Favor For One Electric Car Enthusiast
Including ‘Kapenga Kickback’ to Pass Budget Adds Insult to Injury
Jun 28th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowAssembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again.
2019 Budget Complaints Echo Petulant Past Behavior
May 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowSenate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs
"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate this session as we continue to pass reforms that put hard-working families first."
Dec 17th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Scott FitzgeraldGovernor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Plan
Welfare reform a key item on the Governor’s Ambitious Agenda for 2018
Apr 10th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants
Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Thanks Legislature for Passing Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Bills
Welfare reform package included in Governor Walker’s Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerWisconsin Works for Everyone: Governor Walker Calls for Special Session on Welfare Reform
"We want to remove barriers to work and make it easier to get a job, while making sure public assistance is available for those who truly need it."
Jan 18th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs State Leasing Bill into Law
It is Act 132.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerAFP-WI Applauds Assembly for Passing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Opportunity
Bills help working class Wisconsinites enter the professions of their choice
Nov 9th, 2017 by AFP WisconsinWith Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersMemo to Robin Vos: It Wasn’t Terrorism It Was ‘Executive Favor’
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Walker pledges to veto shady PFA power grab targeted by AFP activists
Sep 17th, 2017 by AFP WisconsinSpeaker Vos Calls Out Senators for Fear Mongering
"...I will work in good faith to work toward the best possible solution to this problem, taking into account all options available.”
Dec 5th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosKeeping Our Promises
"In our upcoming budget proposal, we will put forward a plan that focuses on the safety and maintenance of Wisconsin’s roads and bridges."
Dec 5th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerAFP Reacts to Debate on Pro-Market Reforms In Senate
"State Senate Taking A Bold Stand For Economic Liberty," says State Director Eric Bott
Feb 16th, 2016 by AFP WisconsinGovernor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerWalker’s Failed Presidential Bid Should be a Wake Up Call to Republicans Trying to Defund Planned Parenthood
Republican leaders are fast tracking two bills aimed to further defund Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
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Reason for Defunding Planned Parenthood Falls Flat with Wisconsinites
Sep 14th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinGovernor Scott Walker Announces Special Election for 99th Assembly District
Governor Scott Walker today announced a special election for the 99th Assembly District.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose
Mar 9th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerBowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control
Bill Would Prohibit Municipalities from Establishing a “Living Wage”
Feb 11th, 2014 by State Rep. David BowenRep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs
Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.
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