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