Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Finance
Joint Committee on Finance | |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Legislature | |
| Type | |
| Type | Statutory standing committee |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Established | March 2, 1911 1911 Wis. Act 6 |
| Preceded by | Joint Committee on Claims (1857–1911) |
| Leadership | |
Senate Co-Chair | Howard Marklein (R) |
Assembly Co-Chair | Mark Born (R) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 16 members |
Senate seats | 6 Republican, 2 Democratic |
Assembly seats | 6 Republican, 2 Democratic |
| Website | |
| Website | |
The Joint Committee on Finance or Joint Finance Committee (JFC) is a powerful joint committee of the Wisconsin Legislature, responsible for overseeing all legislation dealing with state income or spending in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It also controls final approval of many state payments and assessments, even after legislation has become law. Because of its prominent role in state finances, the committee is one of the most coveted assignments for Wisconsin legislators, and its members are heavily courted by interest groups and lobbyists.