Wisconsin SJR116: To amend section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution; Relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).

What the bill says

To amend section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution; relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).

From the enrolled text, March 19, 2026:

To amend section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution; relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration). Whereas, the 2023 legislature in regular session considered a proposed amendment to the constitution in 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 112, which became 2023 Enrolled Joint Resolution 16, and agreed to it by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, which proposed amendment reads as follows: SJR116,1Section 1. Section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution is amended to read: [Article V] Section 10 (1) (c) In approving an appropriation bill in part, the governor may not create a new word by rejecting individual letters in the words of the enrolled bill, and may not create a new sentence by combining parts of 2 or more sentences of the enrolled bill, and may not create or increase or authorize the creation or increase of any tax or fee. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution is agreed to by the 2025 legislature; and, be it further Resolved, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution be submitted to a vote of the people at the election to be held on …

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Sponsors

• Kapenga, Chris (R, SD-033) · primary sponsor
• Bradley, Julian (R, SD-028)
• Feyen, Dan (R, SD-020)
• Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005)
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029)
• Wanggaard, Van (R, SD-021)
• Nedweski, Amanda (R, HD-032)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Kitchens, Joel (R, HD-001)
• Sortwell, Shae (R, HD-002)
• Allen, Scott (R, HD-082)

Latest actions

1. June 23, 2026: Published 6-23-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 14
2. March 30, 2026: Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 3-30-2026
3. March 19, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
4. March 17, 2026: Action ordered immediately messaged
5. March 17, 2026: Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 concurred in, Ayes 18, Noes 15
6. March 16, 2026: Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
7. February 23, 2026: Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 adopted
8. February 19, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
9. February 19, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in as amended, Ayes 54, Noes 41
10. February 19, 2026: Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 54, Noes 41

Votes

• CONCURRENCE (March 17, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed
• Vote on SJR0116 (February 19, 2026): 54 yea, 41 nay, passed
• CONCURRENCE AS AMENDED (February 19, 2026): 54 yea, 41 nay, passed
• ADOPTION (January 21, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SJR116?

SJR116 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): To amend section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution; Relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).

What does SJR116 do?

In its own words: To amend section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution; relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration).

What is the status of SJR116?

Signed into law as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Published 6-23-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 14 (June 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SJR116?

Kapenga, Chris (R, SD-033), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR116?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sjr116