On September 9, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) held a press conference to announce the creation of new Speaker Task Forces to address several policy areas. During prior legislative sessions, Speaker Vos has created such task forces, which hold public hearings and meetings to examine specific policy areas with the ultimate goal of drafting related legislation. He indicated that the Assembly will likely vote on such legislation in January and February 2026.
Speaker Vos created the following Speaker Task Forces:
This task force will be chaired by Rep. Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), who will focus on online safety for children.
- Government Efficiency and Modernization
This task force will be chaired by Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Western Waukesha County). This task force will focus on:
- Replacing outdated, redundant processes with modern tools.
- Reducing administrative overhead through automation.
- Integrating systems across agencies to avoid duplicate work.
- Using data to predict demand and allocate resources more effectively.
This task force will be chaired by Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Wausau), who will focus on helping seniors maintain their independence and social lives, while prioritizing physical and financial wellbeing.
This task force will be chaired by Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee), an attorney, who will focus on oversight of state government’s regulatory process.
