Wisconsin constitutional amendments must pass two consecutive legislative sessions and a statewide referendum before they can take effect. Republican lawmakers passed the measure in 2022 and again last year wit
Constitutional amendments in Wisconsin and ballot referenda in Arizona are not subject to the approval of governors in those states. “This is the national conservative strategy now: If you can’t get it done through the legislative process, put in on the ballot,” said Jay Heck, who runs ...
Instead, he said, the GOP has been enacting policy through constitutional amendments, denying voters a voice. “Republican lawmakers are going to continue to try to legislate by constitutional amendment,” Evers said. “Then they should give Wisconsinites the ...
"Republican lawmakers are going to continue to try to legislate by constitutional amendment," Evers said. "Then they should give Wisconsinites the same opportunity that 26 other states have." Constitutional amendments must pass two consecutive legislative sessions and a statewide referendum to take effe...
constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would take power away from the governor.The amendments, if approved by voters, would require legislative approval before the governor could spend any federal money that comes to the state for disaster relief or any other ...
Author commconnPosted on March 20, 2024Leave a comment on Vote NO Vote NO on April 2nd I wanted to make you aware of two statewide constitutional amendments that will appear on your ballot for this April’s election. On the April 2nd Spring Election ballot in Wisconsin, in addition to...
Such constitutional and legislative limitations include the following, in summary form and as generally applicable to the District. Purpose The District may not borrow money or issue notes or bonds therefor for any purpose except those specified by statute, which include among others the purposes ...
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The Senate also passed a constitutional amendment Tuesday on a 20-11 vote that would strip the governor of his ability to spend federal aid and hand that power to the Legislature. Constitutional amendments must pass two consecutive legislative sessions and a statewide referendum. Se...