The general election referendums would limit the governor’s use of the partial veto to raise taxes and fees, prevent the government from stopping religious gatherings during future emergencies and ban discrimination by state and local governments and public education institutions.
Read MoreWisconsin voters have repeatedly chosen to preserve a strong partial veto while placing specific limits on its use. SJR 116 would impose another restriction on that authority and weaken one of the state's most important checks on legislative power.
Read MoreReligious liberty is a fundamental right; however, this amendment goes beyond protecting the freedom to worship by permanently restricting the ability of state and local officials to respond to serious, immediate threats at places of worship during crises.
Read MoreOn November 3rd, Wisconsin voters will be asked to weigh in on three constitutional amendments. Each one should be rejected because they were advanced by Republican legislators seeking to impose their biases in our state Constitution.
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