MADISON, WI- In a recent session of the Wisconsin State Senate, Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her fellow Senators approved three constitutional amendments aimed at enhancing the state’s election processes and one to safeguard religious freedom. These amendments must pass through two consecutive legislative sessions and subsequently gain approval from voters in a statewide election.
Two of the amendments, if approved by the voters would establish that only U.S. citizens who are Wisconsin residents and at least 18 years old are eligible to vote.
The other two constitutional amendments, which were considered for the first time, propose requiring a photo ID for voting and prohibiting state and local governments from closing places of worship during states of emergency. These amendments will need to pass in the next legislative session and subsequently gain voter approval.
In addition to these amendments, the State Senate passed a bill, championed by Sen. Felzkowski, that allows tribal nations to place welcome signs in highway right-of-ways. Currently, towns, villages, and municipalities have the authority to install welcome signs to greet visitors. This bill extends this privilege to tribal nations.
Comments