Wisconsin Assembly considers curbing governor’s veto powers
Republicans in Wisconsin Assembly Take Aim at Governor’s Veto Power
Lawmakers in the Wisconsin Assembly are making a bold move to rein in the governor’s veto power. Assembly Joint Resolution 112, currently under consideration, seeks to amend the state’s constitution and prevent the governor from unilaterally raising taxes or fees.
Representative Amanda Nedweski, a Republican from Pleasant Prairie, emphasized the significance of Wisconsin’s unique partial veto power, calling it one of the most powerful policy tools in the country. However, she also highlighted instances of abuse, such as former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson’s infamous “Vanna White veto” and Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ massive 402-year tax increase. Over the past century, proposed constitutional amendments have been introduced nearly 30 times to address these abuses.
The proposed amendment would not only apply to Governor Evers but also to all future governors, effectively prohibiting them from independently raising taxes or creating fees. Nedweski stressed that the will of the people should prevail over the governor’s decisions, asserting that this amendment would restore a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. She emphasized that the governor is not a legislator and that the partial veto was never intended to grant legislative authority.
This initial vote on the plan marks the first step in the process. To become law, the amendment would need to pass the legislature again next year and then be put to a vote, likely in the spring, for the public to decide.
Nedweski explained that the legislation was carefully crafted to address specific situations that the public would find most objectionable. She expressed the belief that the people of Wisconsin should not be subjected to political maneuvering that goes against their representatives’ intentions.
How do the Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly plan to restore a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding the governor’s veto power
The Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly are taking a strong stance on limiting the governor’s veto power. Assembly Joint Resolution 112, which is currently being considered, aims to amend the state’s constitution to prevent the governor from unilaterally increasing taxes or fees.
Representative Amanda Nedweski, a Republican from Pleasant Prairie, emphasized the importance of Wisconsin’s unique partial veto power, stating that it is one of the most powerful policy tools in the country. However, she also pointed out instances of abuse, such as former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson’s infamous “Vanna White veto” and Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ massive 402-year tax increase. Throughout the past century, there have been almost 30 proposed constitutional amendments introduced in an attempt to address these abuses.
The proposed amendment would not only apply to Governor Evers but also to all future governors, effectively prohibiting them from independently raising taxes or creating fees. Nedweski stressed that the will of the people should prevail over the governor’s decisions and argued that this amendment would restore a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. She emphasized that the governor is not a legislator and that the partial veto was never intended to grant legislative authority.
This initial vote on the plan is just the first step in the process. For the amendment to become law, it would need to pass the legislature again next year and then be put to a vote, likely in the spring, for the public to decide.
Nedweski explained that the legislation has been carefully crafted to address specific situations that the public would find most objectionable. She expressed the belief that the people of Wisconsin should not be subjected to political maneuvering that goes against the intentions of their representatives.
Overall, the Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly are determined to rein in the governor’s veto power and restore a balance between the executive and legislative branches. By proposing a constitutional amendment, they hope to prevent future abuses and ensure that the will of the people prevails in decision-making processes.
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