Tim Carpenter (Dem.), 3rd Senate District
Born Milwaukee. Graduate Pulaski H.S.; B.A. UW-Milwaukee; M.A. UW-Madison La Follette Institute. Member: Sierra Club; Jackson Park Neighborhood Assn.; Story Hill Neighborhood Assn.; Milw. VA Soldiers Home Advisory Council. Recipient: Wisconsin Public Health Association’s Champion of Public Health 2008; Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Russ Feingold Award for Service to Seniors 2007; Shepherd Express Best State Legislator 2008; Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Conservation Champion 2008; Shepherd Express Legislator of the Year 2003; Wis. Professional Fire Fighters Legislator of the Year 2002; Environmental Decade Clean 16 Awards.
Elected to Assembly 1984-2000; elected to Senate 2002; reelected since 2006. President Pro Tempore 2011 (eff. 7/17/12), 2007; Speaker Pro Tempore 1993. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2013 — Health and Human Services; State and Federal Relations (also 2005); Transportation, Public Safety, and Veterans and Military Affairs; Jt. Com. on Information Policy and Technology; Coun. on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (also 2003-07); State Fair Park Bd.; Transportation Projects Comn. 2011 — Health; Insurance and Housing; Public Health, Human Services, and Revenue; Jt. Survey Com. on Tax Exemptions; Leg. Council Study Com. on Strategic Job Creation. 2009 — Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care and Job Creation (chp.); Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue (vice chp.); Veterans and Military Affairs, Biotechnology and Financial Institutions (also 2007); Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems. 2007 — Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care and Privacy (chp.); Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Workforce Development, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection (vice chp.); Health and Human Services (Health, Human Services, Insurance and Job Creation eff. 11/6/07); Jt. Legislative Council. 2005 — Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long-Term Care (also 2003); Labor and Election Process Reform. 2003 — Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules (through 5/23/03); Administrative Rules (through 5/23/03); Judiciary, Corrections and Privacy; Council on Migrant Labor. Assembly committee assignments: 2001 — Aging and Long-Term Care (also 1997, 1995); Health (chp. 1991, mbr. since 1987); Public Health (also 1999); State and Local Finance. 1999 — Census and Redistricting; Urban and Local Affairs (also 1985). 1997 — Managed Care. 1995 — Legis. Coun. Com. to Review the Election Process. 1993 — Financial Institutions and Housing; Insurance, Securities and Corporate Policy; Joint Legislative Council and co-chp. of its Com. on Communication of Governmental Proceedings; Rules. 1991 — Elections and Constitutional Law (chp. 1989); Financial Institutions and Insurance (mbr. 1989, 1987, vice chp. 1985); Judiciary; Labor (since 1985); Public Health and Regulation; Special Com. on Reapportionment (vice chp.); Special Com. on Reform of Health Insurance; Legis. Coun. Com. on Campaign Financing. 1989 — Select Com. on the Census (co-chp.); Environmental Resources and Utilities; Legis. Coun. Coms. on Prenatal Care, on Privacy and Information Technology. 1987 — Elections (vice chp., also 1985); Housing and Securities; Legis. Coun. Com. on Solid Waste Management. 1985 — Economic Development; Transportation.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-8535; (800) 249-8173 (toll free); Fax: (608) 282-3543.
E-mail: Sen.Carpenter@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 2957 South 38th Street, Milwaukee 53215.
Mailing address: Office: Room 109 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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Sen. Carpenter: ‘Frostman Deserves Appointment to WEDC Board’
"Given his background and expertise, Senator Frostman is a perfect appointment to the WEDC Board."
Jul 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing
Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’
Mar 28th, 2018 by Tom Barrett
Connecting Workers with Career Opportunities
RTA Builds Transportation Options in Southeastern Wisconsin
Feb 5th, 2018 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Packer Jerry Kramer Belongs in Pro Football Hall of Fame!
"I know of no player more deserving of recognition than Jerry Kramer and this is the year he should be inducted into the Hall."
Jan 23rd, 2018 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Sen. Carpenter Thanks DHS Secretary for SeniorCare Attempts, Looks Forward to 2018
"I look forward to finding even more common ground upon which to do the people’s business."
Dec 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Jury Duty is a Civic Responsibility
"Today Monday, November 20th, I will once again answer the call and report for jury duty."
Nov 20th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Top Ten Reasons Wisconsin Got Conned
In an ode to the famous David Letterman, the reasons are presented 10 to 1
Nov 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
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
WEDC — Seeing Contract Today, A Good First Step, Taxpayer Protection Still Top Priority
"I am looking forward to reviewing all of the vast materials released by WEDC today in preparation for this vote on Wednesday."
Nov 6th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Vukmir, Rohrkaste lead bipartisan effort to lower drug prices
Bill would allow for pharmacists to switch brand-name biologics for biosimilars
Nov 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
WEDC — Ripe For Reform
"It is time for WEDC to step into the light and be held accountable for the vast amounts of taxpayer dollars they are doling out."
Nov 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Senator Carpenter Introduces Bill to End Miller Park Tax
"Ending the Miller Park tax is one thing in which I think we can all agree."
Oct 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Matt Flynn Makes Statement on the Corrupt Handling of the Foxconn Contract by Walker’s WEDC
Flynn says he’s not surprised there are major problems with the handling of the contract, given WEDC’s history of mismanagement and corruption
Oct 25th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders
“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”
Oct 17th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
Wrong Way Walker
"Wisconsin drivers don't deserve third world road conditions because of Governor Walker's political games."
Sep 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Transportation Pork
The letter referenced funding for projects such as the airport improvement plans for Appleton International Airport and Alexander Field in Wisconsin Rapids.
Sep 20th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
SeniorCare anniversary a reminder of program’s success
Dems urge legislative action to protect and extend popular Rx drug program
Aug 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Senator Carpenter Statement on Possible Zoo Interchange Delays
“Let’s get the Zoo Interchange project done now!”
Aug 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
The Senate Must be The Grownups in the Room… Again.
"Again, I am respectfully requesting Senator Fitzgerald to act responsibly and slow down this process."
Aug 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
It is Time for Fair Maps
"I believe it is high time for Wisconsin Republicans to do the right thing and allow for non-partisan redistricting in Wisconsin."
Jun 19th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
DOT Crisis Needs Immediate Attention
"It seems to me that the Governor is trying to obfuscate the dire situation at the DOT and hide from Wisconsin taxpayers his mismanagement."
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Protect Seniors by extending SeniorCare
Democrats launch effort to save successful Rx drug program
Jan 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Sen. Carpenter Asks Governor Walker to Work to Protect SeniorCare
Senator Carpenter noted that SeniorCare serves around 60,000 seniors and saves tens of millions of dollars for Wisconsin’s seniors and taxpayers.
Dec 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Bills Into Law
All three bills focus on building dementia-friendly communities throughout Wisconsin.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Chris Larson Submits Maximum Amount of Signatures for Milwaukee County Executive Race
“Our grassroots movement is taking on incredible momentum.”
Jan 5th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum
After her opponent this week jumped to the Branch 31 race, Connolly is widely seen as the prohibitive favorite to be the next judge in Branch 44.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Gwen Connolly
Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor
WISDOT’s Preferred Options Are Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees
Dec 4th, 2014 by WISPIRG Foundation
County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.
Apr 8th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Jonathan Brostoff Gives Support for Marriage Equality Amendment
The amendment would repeal a previous constitution amendment made in 2006 that banned gay marriage in Wisconsin.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
ACLU Supports Bill to Repeal Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin commends two state lawmakers for introducing a bill today to repeal Wisconsin’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples.
Feb 13th, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
