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Wisconsin · 2025 Joint Resolution (Partial Veto Tax/Fee) · Election: 2026-11-03

Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee Amendment

Plain-English Summary

A legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would prohibit Wisconsin governors from using the state's partial-veto power to create or increase any tax or fee. Wisconsin governors currently have unusually broad partial-veto authority over appropriation bills.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If approved, the governor could no longer use a partial veto to create a new tax or fee or to raise an existing one; full vetoes and signing remain available.

IF NO PASSES

If rejected, the governor retains the authority to use a partial veto in ways that increase or create taxes and fees, as currently permitted.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: Wisconsin Republican legislative leadership
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: Gov. Tony Evers (D) and allied groups
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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