Wisconsin Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendments Limiting Governor's Veto Power
The latest in this situation
- Governor Evers exercised his veto power in Wisconsin.
- Governor Tony Evers announced the current state fund balances for Wisconsin.
- State budget request allocates court branches in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Tony Evers issued a partial veto on the state biennial budget.
- Governor Evers vetoed the state budget.
How it started
What happened
Wisconsin voters will decide on three statewide constitutional amendments in November. One amendment proposes prohibiting the governor from using partial veto authority to create or increase any tax or fee. This proposal stems from Governor Tony Evers' use of a partial veto to alter a school funding increase, a move that was upheld by the supreme court. The other two amendments concern banning affirmative action in public government decisions and limiting state or local governments from ordering the closure of places of worship during an emergency.
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Why it matters
The proposed amendment directly addresses the scope of the governor's fiscal authority. If passed, it would restrict the governor's ability to use partial vetoes to increase taxes or fees. This change could alter the financial flexibility of the state government and local jurisdictions.
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Who's involved
- Tony EversGovernor of Wisconsin, whose veto power is the subject of the constitutional amendment.
- WisconsinThe state where the constitutional amendments regarding taxes and veto powers will be decided.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- State of WisconsinSpeculative
Local governments might face changes in their revenue streams if the governor's ability to increase fees or taxes via veto is restricted.
State agencies might see changes in the rules governing government contracts and jobs if the referendum is approved.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- State budget changes may affect Wisconsin Department of Transportation fundingState budget changes may impact Wisconsin Department of Transportation fundingLikely
- State of Wisconsin budget veto and $2.2 billion revenue distributionState of Wisconsin's budget veto and revenue distribution reshape local fundingLikely
- Referendum on veto powers may change supreme court's legal scopeConstitutional referendum could alter the legal parameters for Wisconsin's supreme courtPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Governor Evers exercised his veto power in Wisconsin.1 source
- Governor Tony Evers announced the current state fund balances for Wisconsin.Sub-event
- Tony Evers issued a partial veto on the state biennial budget.Sub-event
Governor Evers vetoed the state budget.1 source
- State budget requests are currently being processed through the Wisconsin Department of Administration.Sub-event
- Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, and the Department of Safety and Professional Services administers the state's Board of Nursing.Sub-event
Governor Evers oversees state financial operations and budget changes approved by party leaders.1 source
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The entities involved
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Wisconsin
state of the United States of America
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Tony Evers
Governor of Wisconsin since 2019
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Department of Revenue
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- The Wisconsin Elections Commission administers election laws for the state.