MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement in response to being named Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking:
“The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Evers v. Marklein II has upended the rulemaking process Wisconsin used for over three decades, and opened the door for abuse by an unaccountable executive bureaucracy,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Agency rulemaking can drastically affect the lives of every Wisconsinite. I am honored to receive this appointment, and I am eager to begin working to bring accountability and oversight back to the rulemaking process.”
“Concentrating power in the hands of unelected bureaucrats goes against the interests of the people of Wisconsin, regardless of what party they vote for,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Legislative Republicans and Democrats have an opportunity to come together and reinstate our constituents’ voices in agency rulemaking. I am confident that my colleagues across the aisle will not let short-term partisan gains prevent them from engaging in this task force’s work. I look forward to engaging with anyone interested in restoring checks and balances to our State Government.”
