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WI AJR57
Joint Resolution
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Steffen
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AI Summary
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Wisconsin Legislature declares support for a U.S. constitutional amendment allowing states and Congress to regulate spending to influence elections
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Amendment would permit distinguishing between natural persons and legally recognized entities (such as corporations) in campaign finance regulations
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Resolution responds to U.S. Supreme Court decisions equating election spending with free speech, which the resolution argues can "drown out speech rights" and "weaken federalism"
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Copies of the resolution to be sent to the Speaker of the U.S. House, Senate majority and minority leaders, and all Wisconsin congressional members
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Introduced May 19, 2025 by Representative Steffen with Senator Testin as cosponsor; referred to Committee on Rules
Legislative Description
Urging support for a constitutional amendment to provide states with authority to regulate campaign financing.
Last Action
Representative Armstrong added as a coauthor
10/2/2025