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WI AJR57

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Steffen

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wisconsin Legislature declares support for a U.S. constitutional amendment allowing states and Congress to regulate spending to influence elections

  • Amendment would permit distinguishing between natural persons and legally recognized entities (such as corporations) in campaign finance regulations

  • 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"

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules5/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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