Voters Consider Constitutional Amendments in Wisconsin Limiting Gubernatorial Veto Power
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What happened
Wisconsin voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments on the November 3 ballot. One amendment addresses the governor’s ability to use a partial veto when it would create or increase a tax or fee. Specifically, the question asks whether the constitution should be changed to limit the governor’s power to increase revenue limits on public schools by $325 per year for the next 402 years. A 'yes' vote would add this restriction to the constitution, while a 'no' vote would leave current authority unchanged.
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Why it matters
The proposed change would apply going forward and would not undo any partial vetoes already made. The amendment is a direct response to the office of the governor regarding the use of this partial veto power to increase revenue limits on public schools.
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is currently running an educational campaign regarding the three ballot questions.
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Who's involved
- WisconsinState of Wisconsin facing potential constitutional amendments regarding tax and fee limits.
- League of Women Voters of WisconsinOrganization advocating on the potential impacts of the constitutional amendments.
- Tony EversOffice whose scope of gubernatorial veto power is being challenged by the proposed amendments.
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Wisconsin
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Related events
- Tony Evers used partial vetoes to extend funding increases in Wisconsin.
- Tony Evers signed new legislative maps in Wisconsin while Dianne Hesselbein discussed the party path to majority.
- The current political landscape in Wisconsin involves Governor Tony Evers, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer.
- Voters in Rock County approved amendments mirroring statewide results.
- The Wisconsin Elections Commission administers election laws for the state.