Mark Miller (Dem.), 16th Senate District
Born Boston, MA, February 1, 1943. Graduate Middleton H.S.; B.S. UW-Madison; Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BUILLD) 1999; Flemming Fellows Leadership Institute 2002. Former military pilot; Wis. Air National Guard, 1966-95 (ret. Lt. Colonel); former real estate property manager. Dane County Bd. of Health 1998-2004; Bd. of Health for Madison and Dane Co. 2004-07. Dane Co. Board of Supervisors 1996-2000.
Elected to Assembly 1998-2002; elected to Senate 2004; reelected since 2008. Minority Leader 2011; Majority Caucus Chairperson 2007. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2013 — Elections and Urban Affairs; Energy, Consumer Protection, and Government Reform; Natural Resources; Jt. Legislative Council (since 2005). 2011 — Senate Org.; Jt. Com. on Employment Relations; Jt. Com. on Legislative Organization. 2009 — Environment (chp.); Jt. Com. on Finance (co-chp. since 11/5/07, mbr. 2007). 2007 — Environment and Natural Resources (chp.). 2005 — Agriculture and Insurance; Campaign Finance Reform and Ethics; Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules; Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Bd. (also 2003). Assembly committee assignments: 2003 — Children and Families (since 1999); Health (since 1999); Natural Resources (also 2001); Veterans and Military Affairs; Environmental Education Bd. (also 2001). 2001 — Environment. 1999 — Campaigns and Elections; Consumer Affairs; Public Health.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-9170; District: (608) 221-2701.
E-mail: Sen.Miller@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Monona 53716.
Mailing address: Office: Room 7 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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Democrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again
Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.
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10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Steven WaltersBipartisan Support For Teaching The Holocaust
As incidents of antisemitism rise in state, bipartisan bill mandates Holocaust education.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Catherine CapellaroWhere Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersWhy Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyPrimary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonTen Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven WaltersBarnes Holds First Climate Change Conversation
The Lt. Gov. said citizens "called on elected officials to act."
Jun 26th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesSenator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits
Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCan Democrats Retake State Senate?
An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.
May 11th, 2020 by Steven WaltersJanet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.
May 7th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinMany Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinAfter 22 Years Sen. Miller Stepping Down
Monona Democrat muses on a changing Capitol. “Compromise is viewed as a traitorous act.”
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Ruth ConniffHot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Erik GunnAssembly Passes PFAS, Nurse Assault Bills
Will go to governor for signature. Five other bills passed need Senate approval.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Laurel WhiteState Sen. Mark Miller Won’t Seek Re-Election
After 22 years in state legislature Sen. Mark Miller won't seek re-election.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Mark MillerDemocrats Introduce “Raising the Bar on Clean Water” Legislative Package
The package consists of five bills which repeal a multitude of regressive Republican water policies.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Press ReleaseSenate Debates PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Republican plan to ban it far too narrow in scope, Democrats argue.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Danielle KaedingBill Pushes Ranked Choice Voting
Democratic legislation would switch to approach used in Maine and numerous cities.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinSenate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth ConniffGov. Evers Announces Legislative Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change
Oct 24th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteDNR Secretary Appoints Beth Bier To Deputy Secretary
Beth began her career at the DNR in 2001 in the Secretary's Office.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesOh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStatement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election
"I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader."
Nov 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingTony Evers Launches Conservationists for Tony
"I’m excited and honored to be endorsed by bipartisan conservation leaders from across Wisconsin who understand how important protecting our natural resources is to our future."
Oct 6th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers“Send In The Clowns”
Suddenly a topical song for our political era, and never better sung than by Judy Collins.
Aug 15th, 2018 by John SiegerBi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly
In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County.
Feb 20th, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckBill Could Expunge More Criminal Records
Overrides state Supreme Court ruling, allows offenders to request this after completing sentences.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen SchuldtSenate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt RothschildGOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWith 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 VotersWalker picks Foxconn over Wisconsin schools and roads
Senate Democratic leaders released the following statements critical of Gov. Scott Walker’s decision to sign the largest taxpayer giveaway to a foreign corporation in U.S. history
Sep 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingFormer federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh KaulNational Voting Rights Leader Highlights Need to Keep Up Fight Against GOP Efforts to Rig Elections
Wisconsin Has Been Ground Zero in Coordinated Effort to Restrict Access to Voting ... And An Example of How to Fight Back
Jun 25th, 2017 by One Wisconsin NowGovernor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven WaltersWater Bill Violates Constitution
Big Ag could pump water — forever — from high-capacity wells.
Apr 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark MillerSenator Miller’s Statement on Privatizing Public Waters
"I expected better out of my Republican colleagues today and I am sorely disappointed in their actions."
Apr 5th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark MillerStatement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election
“I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader.”
Nov 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingDemocrats Warn of Consequences on the Eve of the Death of the Government Accountability Board
Democrats highlight Scott Walker and the Republicans' dismantling of the non partisan Government Accountability Board.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinConservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land
Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released
Jun 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersThe 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities
Statement by Senator Mark Miller
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark MillerFive Years After Act 10
Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Steven WaltersWMC Tail Wags WEDC Dog – Hot Dogs Leave
“I don’t know what’s more absurd, that WMC is running WEDC or that that they knowingly abandoned Oscar Mayer’s thousands of families.”
Mar 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Mark MillerLobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill LuedersWisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association news conference
As part of Wisconsin Transit Week, which was declared by Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker, the week of March 3rd, key transportation organizations will be holding a news conference.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit AssociationThe Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy