Terese Berceau (Dem.), 77th Assembly District
Born Green Bay, August 23, 1950. B.S. UW-Madison 1973; graduate studies in Urban and Regional planning UW-Madison. Staff, UW-Madison Robert M. La Follette School; staff, Wis. Counties Assn.; real estate sales; substitute teacher. Member: Dane Co. Dem. Party; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin; League of Conservation Voters. Former member: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Bd.; Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau Bd.; Gov.’s Coun. on Domestic Abuse. Recipient: Wis. Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legislative Champion Award 2010; Wis. Women’s Network Stateswoman of the Year 2006; Wis. League of Conservation Voters Award 2002-2010; Wis. Council of the Blind Legislator of the Year 2005; Wis. Coalition Against Sexual Assault Voices of Courage Award 2005; Wis. Alliance of Cities Urban Families Recognition 2004; Domestic Abuse Intervention Services Certificate of Recognition 2004; Wis. Coalition Against Domestic Violence “DV Diva” Award 2003; Domestic Abuse Intervention Service Public Service Award 2002; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Dane County Community Action Citizen Award 2003. City of Madison Community Development Authority (chp. 1989-92); Dane Co. Bd. of Supervisors 1992-2000.
Elected to Assembly since 1998. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Campaigns and Elections (also 2013); Colleges and Universities (also 2013); Insurance (also 2013); Jt. Legis. Audit; Jt. Legis. Coun. Steering Com. for Symposia Series on Supporting Early Healthy Brain Development. 2013 — State and Local Finance; Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems; Jt. Legislative Council.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3784; District: (608) 225-8193.
E-mail: Rep.Berceau@legis.wisconsin.gov
Web site: http://www.terese.org
Voting address: Madison 53711.
Mailing address: Office: Room 104 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Most School Shooters Get Their Guns at Home
GOP Rejected Berceau Safe Gun Storage Bill
May 22nd, 2018 by State Rep. Terese Berceau
GOP 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 Campaign
Bill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
With 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 Voters
King Audit, Hearing Highlight Need for Legislative Oversight and Accountability
DVA unresponsiveness to Legislature, LAB audits should prompt legislative action
Oct 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader
Legislators Announce Bill Banning Firearm Modifier Possessed by Las Vegas Shooter
State Representatives introduced legislation today banning bump-fire stocks in Wisconsin
Oct 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislators Condemn Las Vegas Shooting, Demand Action on Gun Violence
Reps. Sargent, Berceau, and Taylor announce bill denouncing gun violence, call on state and federal legislators to act on legislation preventing gun violence
Oct 4th, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader
Representative Subeck Introduces Legislation to Return Authority to Local Governments to Regulate Weapons on Buses
"This legislation enables those responsible for providing transit services to determine how best to ensure their employees’ and their riders’ safety."
Mar 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
GOP Attacks Threaten UW Free Speech
Liberal and conservative professors, students must be able to discuss any issues.
Jan 11th, 2017 by State Rep. Terese Berceau
Will Lawmakers Dare Raise Beer Tax?
Two Democrats propose first increase in 47 years. It may be a lonely crusade.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Congress: Whose side are you on – The people’s or terrorists’?
Rep. Terese Berceau, Rep. Melissa Sargent, Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Rep. Chris Taylor released the following joint statement.
Jun 17th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption
Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws
Jan 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Berceau, Public Interest Groups Offer Bill to Shine Light on Big Money in Campaigns
Berceau noted that no one is asking for more secret, unlimited corporate money in elections.
Nov 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Terese Berceau
Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons
Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
SafeRide Program Cuts Drunk Driving Deaths
Tavern League program take keys away from drunk customers, helped cut fatalities in half.
Oct 12th, 2015 by Steven Walters
WEDC Leaders Resist Reforming Troubled Agency
Top brass of jobs agency miss opportunity to apologize and fix problems.
Sep 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly
Chief Flynn implores legislature to pass bill targeting illegal gun possession. Will Republicans respond?
Jun 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Pregnancy Protection Package introduced into Assembly
3 bills would ensure pregnant women retain their rights
Mar 13th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Bill Requiring Background Check On Gun Buyers Won’t Pass
92% of poll respondents favor it, but a high percentage of Wisconsin legislators disagree.
Mar 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Richards Reaffirms Call to Pass Universal Background Checks Law
Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) reaffirmed his call for a public hearing and passage of his bill to require criminal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Jon Richards
Republicans Back Anti-Gun Bill
Mandatory three-year term for illegal gun possession has support of Flynn and Barrett. But will it pass?
Aug 28th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
