How Wisconsin's state budget process works - 2/12/09

1. Wisconsin State Budget

2. Step 1: Governor Introduces a proposal

3. Step 2: Legislative Fiscal Bureau releases a “plain English” memo

4. JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE Sen. Miller, Co-chair Rep. Pocan, Co-chair Senators Democrats: Hansen Lassa Lehman Robson Taylor Republicans: Darling Olsen Representatives Democrats: Colon Grigsby Mason Sherman Shilling Republicans: Montgomery Vos 2009-2011

6. Step 3: JFC holds regional Hearings

7. Step 4: JFC debates provisions

8. Step 5: JFC recommends a budget to the Assembly & Senate

9. Step 6: Both houses vote on the Budget

10. Step 7: Approved bills in each house either match or need to be reconciled

11. Step 8: Budget is either signed or vetoed by the Governor

12. TODAY JAN. 1

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