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Representative Shelia Stubbs

Assembly District 77

(D - Madison)
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Madison Office:
 Room 7 North
State Capitol
PO Box 8953
Madison, WI 53708 Telephone:
 (608) 237-9177
(888) 534-0077 Fax:
 (608) 282-3677 Voting Address:
Madison, WI 53713
Staff:
 Danesha Bonds Danesha.Bonds@legis.wisconsin.gov

Biography

  • Born February 22, 1971, Camden, Arkansas; married; 6 children.
  • Graduate Beloit Memorial High School; B.A. in Political Science, Tougaloo College; B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, magna cum laude, Mount Senario College; Masters of Science & Management, Cardinal Stritch University.
  • Full-time legislator; member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors, serving the 23rd district; first African American woman to chair a Dane County standing committee and to hold the leadership position of vice chair of the Board, Currently serving on the following committees: Personnel & Finance Committee (chair); UW-Extension Committee (co-chair); Racial Disparities Sub-Committee; Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Board of Directors; Tamara D. Grigsby Office of Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board; Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee; Dane County Youth in Government (mentor). Former special education teacher; adjunct professor; probation and parole agent; match support specialist.
  • Member: National Association of Counties (NACo) (Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee, Vice chair of Law Enforcement Committee); first African American woman to serve on a NACo committee representing Wisconsin; Women of NACo (WON) Secretary; Bridge-Lake Point Neighborhood Association (president); Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; NAACP Dane County Branch; End Time Ministries International (co-founder and ordained pastor).
  • Former member: Black Caucus Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Wisconsin Counties Association (Board of Directors, chair and vice chair of the Judicial and Public Safety Steering Committee, first African American woman to serve as steering committee chair); NAACP Madison Branch (first vice president); Wisconsin NAACP Conference of Branches (third vice president); Madison Youth Council of the NAACP (chartering member, youth advisor).
  • Recipient: Who’s Who Among High School Students; Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. Woman of Achievement Award 2014; National Dean’s List; Broadway-Simpson-Waunona Neighborhood Center Fifth Annual Pride Festival Spirit Award 1998; Dane County Human Services Friends of Joining Forces for Families Award; “MISS NAACP” 1992 at Tougaloo College; NAACP Madison Branch W.E.B. DuBois Advocates Award 2004; Now Faith Ministries 100 Women in White Award; Genesis Social Services Corporation & The Black Women’s Expo Award 2008; 100 Black Men of Madison Award 2015; Democratic Party of Wisconsin Eleanor Roosevelt Award 2014; Madison 365 Black Power The 44 Most Influential African Americans in Wisconsin 2016; Community Building and Advocacy for Social Justice Building the Generation Gap Community Leader Champion Award 2018; Madison Metropolitan Chapter of the Links, Inc. Community Award 2017; Democratic Party of Dane County Midge Miller Award for Outstanding Elected Official 2019; YWCA Woman of Distinction Award 2019.
  • Elected to Assembly 2018.

2023 Authored Proposals

(first or second author, first sponsor)

2023 Co-authored Proposals

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 290
    Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 298
    Relating to: polling place closures.

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 50
    Relating to: proclaiming November 20, 2023, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Remembrance.

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 287
    Relating to: talent attraction and retention initiatives focusing on active duty military personnel transitioning out of the U.S. armed forces and veterans and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 288
    Relating to: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 301
    Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.

  • 5/25/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 51
    Relating to: recognizing October 26, 2023, as Intersex Awareness Day in Wisconsin.

  • 5/17/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 285
    Relating to: exempting from taxation the pension benefits of certain federal employees. (FE)

  • 5/16/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 48
    Relating to: recognizing May 3, 2023, as National Bike to School Day.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 47
    Relating to: recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 46
    Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 to be Maternal Health Month in Wisconsin.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 45
    Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 as Naturopathic Medicine Month in Wisconsin.

  • 5/12/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 41
    Relating to: recognizing May 8 to May 12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin.

  • 5/12/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 44
    Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

  • 5/8/2023: 2023 Assembly Resolution 10
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Karl Van Roy.

  • 5/8/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 248
    Relating to: allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE)

  • 5/8/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 249
    Relating to: expanding Wisconsin Works eligibility for at-risk pregnancy. (FE)

  • 4/28/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 233
    Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer school bus driver.

  • 4/28/2023: 2023 Assembly Resolution 9
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Lolita Schneiders.

  • 4/28/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 37
    Relating to: proclaiming May 19, 20, and 21, 2023, Syttende Mai Weekend.

  • 4/28/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 35
    Relating to: commemorating the Bay View labor strike and tragedy.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 232
    Relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 231
    Relating to: members of the Council on Veterans Programs.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 221
    Relating to: the distribution of the Wisconsin Blue Book and highway maps. (FE)

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 34
    Relating to: commemorating the exemplary life and service of R. Richard “Dick” Wagner.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 218
    Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.

  • 4/18/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 31
    Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women's Gymnastics team on winning the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association 2023 National Championship.

  • 4/18/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 32
    Relating to: proclaiming April 2023 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin.

  • 4/18/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 30
    Relating to: congratulating the Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team on their two 2023 State Title wins.

  • 4/18/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 29
    Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

  • 3/31/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 139
    Relating to: waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE)

  • 3/31/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 134
    Relating to: preferences for woman-owned businesses in state procurement for architectural and engineering services. (FE)

  • 3/31/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 24
    Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 117
    Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 118
    Relating to: public records identifying confidential law enforcement informants.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 121
    Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 129
    Relating to: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 21
    Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2023, as Cesar Chavez Day in the state of Wisconsin.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 22
    Relating to: honoring April 22, 2023, as the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 127
    Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 116
    Relating to: civil cause of action for financial exploitation. (FE)

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 18
    Relating to: observing Wednesday, March 15, 2023, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin.

  • 3/24/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 20
    Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2023, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility.

  • 3/21/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 114
    Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

  • 3/14/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 103
    Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.

  • 3/10/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 16
    Relating to: proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month.

  • 3/6/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 12
    Relating to: declaring March 5, 2023, to March 11, 2023, as Women in Construction Week and celebrating the countless contributions of women in construction.

  • 2/28/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 79
    Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 48
    Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

  • 2/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 49
    Relating to: disabled parking privileges on University of Wisconsin System campuses. (FE)

  • 2/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 11
    Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month.

  • 2/20/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 51
    Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

  • 2/13/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 37
    Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

  • 2/10/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 10
    Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of repealing Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law and restoring the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade.

  • 2/10/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 26
    Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/7/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 11
    Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/7/2023: 2023 Assembly Bill 19
    Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/6/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 9
    Relating to: proclaiming January 2023 as human trafficking awareness and prevention month.

  • 2/6/2023: 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 5
    Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin.

  • 1/19/2023: 2023 Assembly Resolution 3
    Relating to: observing February 28, 2023, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin.

2023 Cosponsored Proposals

  • 5/24/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 307
    Relating to: eliminating criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect if the claim is based on the victim's gender identity or sexual orientation.

  • 5/24/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 46
    Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 to be Maternal Health Month in Wisconsin.

  • 5/24/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 313
    Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.

  • 5/24/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 315
    Relating to: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 5/18/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 298
    Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.

  • 5/18/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 302
    Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 282
    Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 284
    Relating to: talent attraction and retention initiatives focusing on active duty military personnel transitioning out of the U.S. armed forces and veterans and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 44
    Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 40
    Relating to: recognizing May 8 to May 12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 42
    Relating to: proclaiming November 20, 2023, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Remembrance.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 281
    Relating to: exempting from taxation the pension benefits of certain federal employees. (FE)

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 286
    Relating to: the number of signatures on nomination papers.

  • 5/15/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 41
    Relating to: recognizing October 26, 2023, as Intersex Awareness Day in Wisconsin.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 33
    Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women's Gymnastics team on winning the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association 2023 National Championship.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 251
    Relating to: members of the Council on Veterans Programs.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 34
    Relating to: congratulating the Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team on their two 2023 State Title wins.

  • 4/20/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 35
    Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

  • 4/17/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 32
    Relating to: proclaiming April 2023 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 246
    Relating to: prohibiting discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 26
    Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Madison women's hockey team on winning the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Hockey National Championship.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 27
    Relating to: commemorating the exemplary life and service of R. Richard “Dick” Wagner.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 29
    Relating to: proclaiming May 19, 20, and 21, 2023, Syttende Mai Weekend.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 240
    Relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 243
    Relating to: allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE)

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 244
    Relating to: expanding Wisconsin Works eligibility for at-risk pregnancy. (FE)

  • 4/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 31
    Relating to: commemorating the Bay View labor strike and tragedy.

  • 4/3/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 210
    Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer school bus driver.

  • 4/3/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 25
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Governor Anthony S. Earl.

  • 3/23/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 138
    Relating to: the distribution of the Wisconsin Blue Book and highway maps. (FE)

  • 3/23/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 22
    Relating to: observing Wednesday, March 15, 2023, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin.

  • 3/23/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 142
    Relating to: waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE)

  • 3/23/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 133
    Relating to: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty.

  • 3/23/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 137
    Relating to: preferences for woman-owned businesses in state procurement for architectural and engineering services. (FE)

  • 3/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 17
    Relating to: proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month.

  • 3/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 130
    Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)

  • 3/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 19
    Relating to: honoring April 22, 2023, as the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.

  • 3/8/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 119
    Relating to: public records identifying confidential law enforcement informants.

  • 3/8/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 122
    Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

  • 3/8/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 15
    Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2023, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility.

  • 3/8/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 116
    Relating to: civil cause of action for financial exploitation. (FE)

  • 3/8/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 14
    Relating to: declaring March 5, 2023, to March 11, 2023, as Women in Construction Week and celebrating the countless contributions of women in construction.

  • 3/1/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 110
    Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

  • 3/1/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 100
    Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.

  • 2/21/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 73
    Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/21/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 78
    Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

  • 2/14/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 53
    Relating to: disabled parking privileges on University of Wisconsin System campuses. (FE)

  • 2/14/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 12
    Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month.

  • 2/3/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 38
    Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

  • 2/3/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 10
    Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of repealing Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law and restoring the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade.

  • 2/3/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 11
    Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin.

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 14
    Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 9
    Relating to: proclaiming January 2023 as human trafficking awareness and prevention month.

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 27
    Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 1/27/2023: 2023 Senate Bill 8
    Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation. (FE)

2023 Votes