DemocraticWisconsin Senate · District 16
Melissa Ratcliff
State Senator · Cottage Grove · First elected 2025 · Term ends 2029
Email: [email protected]Office: (608) 266-9170Mailing: PO Box 7882, Madison WI 53707Web: Legislature page →
#72of 132 legislators
Bipartisan Score
46.9%
Citizens Reports
0 of 12 primary-authored policy bills have a Citizens Report available.
Bill details and current status remain available in the portfolio below.
Committee Appointments (7)
Bill Portfolio — 2025-26 SessionShowing 12 of 12 primary-authored bills
| Bill | Title | Role | Status | Bipartisan | Citizens Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-2025-SB1077 | Health insurance coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Minimally Bipartisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB1087 | Disrupting access to a reproductive health service facility or place of religious worship and providing a penalty. | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB1088 | An assistance program for water infrastructure in 3rd class and 4th class cities, villages, and towns; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB217 | Eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity. | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB503 | Grants for safe firearm disposal incentive programs and making an appropriation. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB517 | Accessibility training for election officials. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB518 | Polling place accessibility. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB520 | Expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee. | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB530 | Eliminating the advisory referenda restrictions under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12. | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB538 | Use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution. | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB689 | Extension of tax incremental district lifespan for purposes of housing stock improvement. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
| WI-2025-SB690 | Condemnation authority for recreational trails. (FE) | Primary author | Introduced | Partisan | Not yet available |
Senator Facts
Record IDWI-SEN-16
ChamberSenate
District16
PartyDemocratic
HometownCottage Grove
First elected2025
Term ends2029
Annual salary$60924.00
Perspective Map
131
Partners
55.0%
Cross-Party
59 same-party72 cross-party
Top Cross-Party Partners
Rep. Jeffrey Mursau126 bills
Rep. Dean Kaufert122 bills
Rep. Elijah Behnke121 bills
Rep. Barbara Dittrich118 bills
Rep. Jerry O'Connor111 bills
Staff (3)
BG
MC
Martha Collins
IL
Isko Lee-Dralle
About these reports
Learn how CLEAR evaluates legislation and how available Citizens Reports connect to their main-site source records.
Read the methodology →Data sourced from Wisconsin Legislature official records via LegiScan. CLEAR analyses performed by Legislators Institute. Bill statuses reflect the stored legislative records. This profile is a public transparency resource — it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sen. Ratcliff.