Wisconsin Ethics Commission
Wisconsin state commission charged with administering and enforcing ethics laws
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The Wisconsin Ethics Commission is a regulatory agency of the State of Wisconsin which administers and enforces Wisconsin law pertaining to ethics and lobbying.
- Wisconsin Government Accountability Board (2008–2016)
- Wisconsin Ethics Board (1973–2008)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
43°4′23.88″N 89°22′46.452″W
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| Formed | June 30, 2016 |
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| Headquarters | 101 E. Wilson St. Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. 43°4′23.88″N 89°22′46.452″W |
| Employees | 8 (2023)[1] |
| Annual budget | $3,017,000 (2023)[1] |
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| Website | ethics |
Membership
The Commission is made up of six members, two of whom are appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin, and one each by the President of the Senate, the Senate Majority Leader, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Assembly Minority Leader.[2][3][4]
The staff of the Commission are non-partisan, and are led by an administrator. The administrator is appointed by the commission and must be confirmed by the Wisconsin Senate.[3][5]
Current commissioners
| Name | Role | Hometown | Appointed by | Term expires | Party |
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| Andrew Weininger | Vice Chair | Verona | Senate Majority Leader | 5/1/2029 | Republican |
| Gerald Ptacek | Commissioner | Racine | Governor | 5/1/2026 | Republican |
| Maryann Sumi | Chair | Middleton | Assembly Minority Leader | 5/1/2026 | |
| Debra Kolste | Commissioner | Madison | Senate Minority Leader | 5/1/2029 | Democratic |
| Patricia Strachota | Commissioner | West Bend | Assembly Speaker | 5/1/2026 | Republican |
| Timothy Van Akkeren | Commissioner | Sheboygan | Governor | 5/1/2029 | Democratic |
History
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission was created in 2015 when Governor Scott Walker signed Wisconsin Act 118, which eliminated the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board effective June 30, 2016.[4][6]