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WI SJR116
WI SJR116Prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).
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Introduced
12/30/2025
12/30/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).
AI Summary
This joint resolution, a formal proposal for a constitutional amendment that requires approval from both legislative chambers, seeks to amend Article V, Section 10 (1) (c) of the state constitution to restrict the governor's power. Specifically, it aims to prevent the governor from using their "partial veto" authority, which allows them to reject or modify parts of a bill, to create or increase any tax or fee. This proposed change follows a previous legislative session where a similar amendment was considered and agreed upon, and if approved by the legislature again, it will be put to a public vote in November 2026 for ratification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Julian Bradley (R)*,
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Rob Hutton (R)*,
Chris Kapenga (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
David Armstrong (R),
Tyler August (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Anthony Kurtz (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
William Penterman (R),
Shae Sortwell (R),
David Steffen (R),
Rob Swearingen (R),
Duke Tucker (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 3-30-2026 (on 03/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr116 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SJR116.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SJR116.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SJR116-ASA3.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SJR116-ASA2.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SJR116-ASA1.pdf |
| SJR116 ROCP for Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs On 1/9/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/licensing_regulatory_reform_state_and_federal_affairs/1963300.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR116.pdf |
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