Joel Kleefisch (Rep.), 38th Assembly District
Born Waukesha, June 8, 1971; married; 2 children. Graduate Waukesha North H.S. 1989; B.A. Pepperdine U. 1993. Former investigative television news reporter for WISN-TV; legislative policy advisor and constituent director. Member: Watertown Elks Club; Watertown Moose Club; Stone Bank Lions Club; Ducks Unlimited; National Wild Turkey Federation; National Rifle Assn.; Wings Over Wisconsin; Lakewatch Volunteer Organization (founder).
Elected to Assembly 2004; reelected since 2006. Minority Caucus Vice Chairperson 2009. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Criminal Justice (chp., also 2007, mbr. 2009); Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage (vice chp.); Corrections; Labor; State Affairs (vice chp. 2007, mbr. 2005); Tourism. 2011 — Jt. Review Com. on Criminal Penalties (co-chp.); Natural Resources; Jt. Com. on Finance. 2009 — Consumer Protection; Rules; State Affairs and Homeland Security. 2007 —Children and Family Law; Colleges and Universities. 2005 — Financial Institutions; Judiciary; State-Federal Relations.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-8551; (888) 534-0038 (toll free).
E-mail: Rep.Kleefisch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Oconomowoc 53066.
Mailing address: Office: Room 307 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708; District: P.O. Box 273, Okauchee 53069.
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93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Bowen reflects on 2017-18 legislative session
Session defined by spending billions on Foxconn, new adult prison
Feb 22nd, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
Rep. Bowen statement on passage of Wisconsin Model of youth justice
"This is one big step closer to even more innovations to save lives and money to increase the wellbeing of our communities..."
Feb 21st, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
Kleefisch-Bowen bill lays foundation for youth corrections overhaul
A public hearing on the agreed upon bill will be held this Thursday at 9 a.m.
Feb 13th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
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Dec 1st, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
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Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
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Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
Kleefisch and Zamarripa launch weekly political talk show on WRRD-1510 AM, Saturday Nov. 11
“The Joel and JoCasta Show” will air Saturdays, launching November 11th at 3-‐4 pm
Oct 30th, 2017 by WRRD-1510 AM
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This bill is supported by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW.
Oct 5th, 2017 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Sen. LaTonya Johnson’s Juvenile Justice Reform Signed Into Law
"“It’s far past time that we get serious about reforming our juvenile correctional system."
Aug 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Republicans renew effort to block lifesaving medical research
GOP proposal would criminalize Wisconsin’s cutting edge biomedical advances
Mar 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
4 bills signed into law to promote healthy, safe adoptions in Wisconsin
The Adoption Protection Package focuses on crisis prevention, pre-adoptive training requirements, access to post-adoptive resources, and implements safeguards for children adopted from other states and countries.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Protect Wisconsin’s Children Against Internet Crimes
“Alicia’s Law” gives hope to victims and works to prevent future victims
Apr 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Protecting Wisconsin’s Children
Children with disabilities and those children repeatedly physically abused gain new protections
Apr 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support
Feb 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Governor 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 Walker
