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The State of Wisconsin’s redistricting process has been fraught for years, facing government deadlocks and interventions from the federal courts.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said constitutional amendments offer a potential avenue to preserve conservative policies, but he added such a tool should not be overused in the state.

The proposed bill would hand duties to administer elections to the elected secretary of state with oversight by the GOP-controlled Legislature.

Some conservative groups have urged lawmakers to amend the Constitution further in order enshrine GOP policies like the states right-to-work law and private school voucher program.

Some conservative groups have urged lawmakers to amend the Constitution further in order enshrine GOP policies like the states right-to-work law and private school voucher program.

Lawmakers also plan to vote on a proposed $2 billion tax cut that largely mirrors a measure Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed in July.

Among other things, the amendments would prohibit closing places of worship during emergencies and enshrine in the Constitution a law requiring a photo ID to vote.

The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.

The case was filed in Dane County Circuit Court on Wednesday.

To amend the constitution, lawmakers must approve identical ​​changes in consecutive two-year legislative sessions. From there, Wisconsin voters must approve the change via a majority vote on a referendum.