Dear neighbor,
It is an honor to serve as your State Representative. I strive every day to provide progressive and effective representation as I bring your voice to the State Capitol.
As your representative in the legislature, I have been a leader on access to health care, reproductive rights, support for children and working families, strengthening our public schools and University of Wisconsin system, protecting our natural resources, fairness and equity, supporting our workforce, and protecting our democracy.
I am committed to providing accessible, responsive, and accountable representation as I work to ensure Wisconsin's future as a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It is a privilege to represent you, and I hope to earn your vote on November 5, 2024.
Thank you,
Lisa Subeck
State Representative, 79th Assembly District
Lisa was first elected to the Assembly in 2015 and currently serves as the Democratic Caucus Chair.
Working for You
Reproductive freedom and access to healthcare.
As the ranking Democrat on the Health Committee, Lisa is leading the way on expanding BadgerCare and providing access to affordable health care for all Wisconsinites. Together with Governor Evers, she introduced the Less for Rx Act to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Lisa is the leader in the Assembly on reproductive freedom as the author of legislation to Restore Roe in Wisconsin and the Right to Contraception Act.
Keeping our communities safe.
Lisa has worked to prevent gun violence by introducing Safe Storage for Gun Safety legislation. She has authored bills to prohibit untraceable "ghost guns" and to prevent domestic abusers from having guns. Lisa has worked to close the background check loophole. She has also introduced legislation to address root causes, including the Wisconsin Opportunity Act to address poverty, budget initiatives investing in mental health and addiction treatment and in prevention. Lisa has worked to bring additional resources to the District Attorney's office and supported efforts by the Attorney General and local law enforcement to reduce crime.
A strong economy that works for all of us.
Lisa has been at the forefront working to address Wisconsin's worker shortage and to ensure that our economy works for all Wisconsinites. She has introduced legislation to raise the minimum wage and to increase access to childcare and paid family leave. Lisa has also led efforts in the legislature to restore a union voice for staff at UW Hospitals and Clinics and has fought for bargaining rights for teachers and other public employees.
Supporting our schools and universities.
Lisa is a leader in efforts to expand access to quality childcare and early childhood education for all families. She works in the capitol to strengthen public education and to increase the state's investment in our neighborhood schools. She is a tireless supporter of the UW system and of initiatives like Bucky's Tuition Promise that make higher education accessible to all students, regardless of income.
Safe and secure democracy.
As a member of the Campaigns and Elections committee, Lisa has been on the frontlines protecting our democracy from those who wish to tear it down. In the face of division and heightened tension, Lisa is working to unite us. She has introduced Money Out, Voters In legislation to get back money out of politics and the Campaign Integrity Act to ensure accountability, integrity, and transparency in our elections, along with initiatives to ensure every Wisconsinite can exercise safely and securely exercise their right to vote.
Clean air, clean water, and protecting our public lands.
As a member of the Great Lakes Legislative, Lisa has been active on multi-state task forces on nutrient pollutants in our lakes and on getting lead out of drinking water. She has worked to address PFAS contamination in drinking water and fought for funding for our state parks and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. As the ranking Democrat on the Energy and Utilities Committee, Lisa has supported clean energy initiatives and worked to expand charging infrastructure across Wisconsin for electric vehicles.