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Senator Devin LeMahieu

Majority Leader

Senate District 9

(R - Oostburg)
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Madison Office:
 Room 211 South
State Capitol
PO Box 7882
Madison, WI 53707 Telephone:
 (608) 266-2056
 Fax:
 (608) 282-3549
Staff:
 Ashley Czaja Ashley.Czaja@legis.wisconsin.gov
Johnny Humphrey Johnny.Humphrey@legis.wisconsin.gov
Colin Nygren Colin.Nygren@legis.wisconsin.gov
Brian Radday Brian.Radday@legis.wisconsin.gov
Amanda Truax Amanda.Truax@legis.wisconsin.gov

Biography

  • Born Sheboygan, Wisconsin, August 8, 1972; married.
  • Graduate Sheboygan County Christian High School, 1991; B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science, Dordt College (Sioux Center, Iowa), 1995.
  • Publisher/owner, Lakeshore Weekly.
  • Member: Oostburg Chamber of Commerce; Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce; Manitowoc County Chamber of Commerce; Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church (deacon); NRA (life member).
  • Recipient: Wisconsin Wildlife Association State Conservation Legislator of the Year 2015; League of Wisconsin Municipalities Strong Municipal Supporter 2016; Wisconsin Cemetery and Cremation Association Legislator of the Year 2016; Wisconsin Builders Association Friend of Housing 2022, 2016; Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Friend of Family Medicine 2016; Wisconsin Coalition for International Adoption Friend of International Adoption 2016; Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Champion of Commerce 2018; Dairy Business Association Legislative Excellence Award 2018; Wisconsin Nurses Association Friend of Nursing Award 2018; Reining in Government Award 2018; Wisconsin Counties Association Outstanding Legislator Award 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016; Wisconsin Towns Association Friend of Towns Award 2020; ABC of Wisconsin Building Wisconsin Award 2022, 2020, 2018; Wisconsin Grocers Association Friend of Grocers Award 2022, 2020, 2016; Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Working for Wisconsin Award 2022, 2020, 2018; The American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence 2020; The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Legislator of the Year Award 2021.
  • Elected Sheboygan County Board supervisor, 2006–15.
  • Elected to Senate since 2014. Leadership positions Majority Leader 2023, 2021.

Member of Wisconsin Center District Board

2023 Authored Proposals

(first or second author, first sponsor)

  • 2/13/2024: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 113
    Relating to: recall of enrolled 2023 Senate Bill 408.

  • 2/12/2024: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 118
    Relating to: recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.

  • 2/8/2024: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 112
    Relating to: recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.

  • 1/30/2024: 2023 Senate Bill 977
    Relating to: expansion of the second individual income tax bracket. (FE)

  • 10/13/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 76
    Relating to: recognizing October 17, 2023, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.

  • 10/9/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 79
    Relating to: recognizing October 17, 2023, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.

  • 9/14/2023: 2023 Senate Resolution 4
    Relating to: calling on the Wisconsin Elections Commission to appoint an election administrator.

  • 6/28/2023: 2023 Senate Resolution 3
    Relating to: nomination of Meagan Wolfe as Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator.

  • 6/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 332
    Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit; liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers' authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 6/14/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 54
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Daniel LeMahieu.

  • 6/8/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 52
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Daniel LeMahieu.

  • 6/8/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 304
    Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit; liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers' authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 4/17/2023: 2023 Senate Resolution 2
    Relating to: the senate rules.

  • 3/22/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 17
    Relating to: calling on the governor to call a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State.

  • 3/20/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 21
    Relating to: calling on the governor to call a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State.

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 1
    Relating to: establishing a flat individual income tax rate. (FE)

  • 1/19/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 1
    Relating to: establishing a flat individual income tax rate. (FE)

  • 1/13/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 4
    Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.

  • 1/13/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 3
    Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.

  • 1/3/2023: 2023 Senate Resolution 1
    Relating to: notifying the assembly and the governor that the 2023-2024 senate is organized.

2023 Co-authored Proposals

  • 1/10/2024: 2023 Senate Bill 895
    Relating to: amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University of Wisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 2
    Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

2023 Cosponsored Proposals

  • 1/29/2024: 2023 Assembly Bill 1020
    Relating to: expansion of the second individual income tax bracket. (FE)

  • 1/10/2024: 2023 Assembly Bill 921
    Relating to: amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University of Wisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

  • 5/12/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 42
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Sheryl Albers.

  • 2/6/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 2
    Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

2023 Authored Amendments

  • 2/16/2024: 2023 SA2-SB408

  • 2/13/2024: 2023 SSA1-SB488
    Relating to: legislative redistricting.

  • 1/23/2024: 2023 SSA1-AB415
    Relating to: legislative redistricting.

  • 11/14/2023: 2023 SA2-SB268

  • 10/13/2023: SE3 2023 SSA1-SB1
    Relating to: fall workforce package; modifying administrative rules; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.

  • 6/14/2023: 2023 SA1-AB245