Joan Ballweg

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Joan Ballweg is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 41st District since 2004. She also served as Mayor of the City of Markesan from 1991-1997 and on the Markesan Council from 1987-1991.

Ballweg is a member of the Management Committee for Agnesian HealthCare Enterprises, Limited Liability Company. She has also been involved with Markesan District Schools, Markesan Chamber of Commerce, Citizen School Building Committee, Markesan Parent Teacher Association, and the Women's Council.[1]

Issue positions

Ballweg did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

  • Colleges and Universities
  • State Affairs and Homeland Security
  • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs
  • Joint Legislative Council
  • Special Committee on Differences in Laws Applicable to Cities and Villages
  • Special Committee on Emergency Management and Continuity of Government
  • Special Committee on Continuity of Legislative Operationss

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:[3]

  • AB-12 Meat processing facility investment credit created
  • AB-104 Campaign finance reports: exception for registrants without an office or street address in this state deleted; report requirements and exceptions provided
  • AB-205 Energy efficient commercial buildings: Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re federal Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 and Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Ballweg's 2008 campaign:[4]

  • 1. John Deere & Co $500
  • 2. WI Builders Assoc $500
  • 3. WI Federation of Cooperations $500
  • 4. Centene Corp $500
  • 5. WI Motor Carriers Assoc $500

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Ballweg
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Ballweg Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Joan Ballweg
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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