Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

AJR 8: Relating to: restricting the governor’s partial veto authority to only rejecting entire bill sections of an appropriation bill that are capable of separate enactment and reducing appropriations in a bill (first consideration).

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AJR 8 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: restricting the governor’s partial veto authority to only rejecting entire bill sections of an appropriation bill that are capable of separate enactment and reducing appropriations in a bill (first consideration). Primary sponsor: Scott Allen (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Scott Allen (Republican); Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Lindee Brill (Republican); and 11 more. 3 co-sponsors.