Stephen L. Nass, 11th Senate District
Born Whitewater, October 7, 1952. Graduate Whitewater H.S.; B.S. UW-Whitewater 1978; M.S. Ed. in school business management UW-Whitewater 1990. Former payroll benefits analyst and information analyst/negotiator. Member of Wis. Air National Guard (retired, 33 years of service), served in Middle East in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Member: American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mukwonago Business Breakfast Club; Jefferson Co. Agribusiness Club. Whitewater City Council 1977-81; UW-Whitewater Bd. of Visitors 1979-89.
Elected to Assembly 1990-2012; elected to Senate 2014. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2015 — Labor and Government Reform (chp.); Jt. Com. for Review of Admin. Rules (co-chp.); Universities and Technical Colleges (vice chp.); Education; Education Reform and Government Operations. Assembly committee assignments: 2013 — Colleges and Universities (chp., also 2011, 2007, mbr. since 2003); Education (vice chp. 1995-2001, mbr. since 1991); Government Operations and State Licensing; Housing and Real Estate; Labor; State and Local Finance. 2011 — Ways and Means (vice chp., also 2005, mbr. 2009, 2003); Labor and Workforce Development (also 2001). 2009 — Labor (chp. 2005, 2003). 2007 — Education Reform (vice chp., also 2003, chp. 2001, mbr. since 1999); Labor and Industry. 2005 — Property Rights and Land Management (vice chp.). 2001 — Personal Privacy; Education Commission of the States (also 1999). 1999 — Government Operations; Labor and Employment (vice chp. 1997, mbr. 1995); Jt. Com. on Audit. 1997 — Mandates (chp.); Criminal Justice and Corrections; Rural Affairs; Legis. Coun. Com. on Services for Visually Handicapped Students.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-2635; (800) 578-1457 (toll free); District: (262) 495-3424.
E-mail: Sen.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: N 8330 Jackson Road, Whitewater 53190.
Mailing address: Office: Room 10 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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State 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 Homelessness
Shilling Echoes Bipartisan Concerns with Fiscally Reckless Republican Budget
"The Republican budget protects tax breaks for millionaires while raising property taxes on working families by the highest amount in a decade."
Jun 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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May 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Senate 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 Fitzgerald
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Memo to Robin Vos: It Wasn’t Terrorism It Was ‘Executive Favor’
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Americans for Prosperity calls on Speaker Robin Vos to Apologize to Governor Walker and Senators
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AFP – WI Praises Governor Walker, Senate Conservatives for Improving State Budget
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Senator David Craig Authors Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislation
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Jan 19th, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
Wachs Responds to Yet Another Republican Attack on UW-Madison
“...Republicans only seem to care about the University of Wisconsin when they are offended by what is being taught, and not when it comes to properly funding our UW System to compete in today’s economy.”
Dec 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
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Where it’s made matters.
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Wisconsinites deserve access to quality health care options, where they need it and when they need it, Governor Walker said.
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Time to Step Up And Send Prevailing Wage Repeal Bill To Governor's Desk
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Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
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Mar 9th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barca Statement on Shutting Down of Public Hearing
"I am deeply disappointed that Senator Nass and Republicans did not at least live up to their promise of holding the public hearing until 7:00 tonight."
Feb 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
