Relating to modifying the one-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists.
Submitted by Department of Public Instruction.
hist207769Report received from Agency, August 1, 2025. Referred on August 15, 2025.
Relating to school settings for practicum experiences.
Submitted by Department of Public Instruction.
hist207770Report received from Agency, August 1, 2025. Referred on August 15, 2025.
Relating to Tier I special education aide program licenses.
Submitted by Department of Public Instruction.
hist207771Report received from Agency, August 1, 2025. Referred on August 15, 2025.
Relating to recognizing national certification for school counselor and school social worker licensure.
Submitted by Department of Public Instruction.
hist207772Report received from Agency, August 1, 2025. Referred on August 15, 2025.
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Chief Clerk Reports
The Chief Clerk records:
Presented to the Governor on Thursday, August 7.
EDWARD A. BLAZEL
Assembly Chief Clerk
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Executive Communications
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
Madison
August 11, 2025
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly:
The following bills, originating in the Assembly, have been approved, signed, and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number Date Approved
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor
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Pursuant to s. 35.095 (1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes, the following 2025 Acts have been published: Act Number Bill Number Publication Date
hist207891Wisconsin Act 17 Assembly Bill 257 August 9, 2025 hist207895Wisconsin Act 20 Assembly Bill 45 August 9, 2025 hist207894Wisconsin Act 28 Assembly Bill 61 August 9, 2025 hist207897Wisconsin Act 30 Assembly Bill 242 August 9, 2025 hist207899Wisconsin Act 33 Assembly Bill 232 August 9, 2025 _____________
August 11, 2025
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly:
The following bills, originating in the Assembly, have been vetoed in their entirety, and were returned to their house of origin, together with the objections in writing:
Bill Number Date of Veto
hist136422I am vetoing Assembly Bill 73 in its entirety. This bill would create a new chapter of the Wisconsin Statutes for specialty courts. It would statutorily recognize specialized dockets for treatment courts and for commercial cases in circuit courts. It would also create procedures for any judicial administrative districts that have established specialized dockets for commercial cases and allow the Chief Justice to add additional districts to the commercial court docket upon the recommendation of the Director of State Courts. The bill would also require that certain cases be assigned to those commercial dockets and allow other eligible cases to be assigned to them.
I support the intent of creating and investing in dockets and problem-solving courts that are designed to respond to unique needs, reduce recidivism, increase efficiency in the justice system, and bolster public safety. Investing in data-driven, evidence-based efforts like treatment courts can help improve outcomes and reduce the likelihood of reoffending while ultimately saving resources and taxpayer dollars in the long run.
However, I am vetoing this bill because I object to the Legislature encroaching upon other constitutional offices and branches of government, including attempting to micromanage the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Supreme Court and Wisconsin's court system are uniquely suited to determine whether and when specialized dockets and courts are appropriate and necessary. For example, after creating a pilot project in 2017 for business and commercial case dockets, the Wisconsin Supreme Court last year voted to terminate the pilot, declining to extend it for another two years–an effort the Legislature is now nevertheless attempting to resurrect and permanently codify over the Court's apparent objections. Should the Wisconsin Supreme Court decide creating additional problem-solving courts or pilots are appropriate and necessary, I am confident the Court is capable of making such a determination without being compelled by the Legislature.
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor
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I am vetoing Assembly Bill 85 in its entirety.
This bill would require that the Department of Corrections recommend revoking a person's extended supervision, parole, or probation if the person is charged with a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
We know we can keep our communities safe by holding offenders accountable, reform our justice system, and save money, all at the same time by using evidence-based practices to help us make better decisions throughout the justice system.
I am again vetoing this bill in its entirety because, as I stated previously in my veto message for 2019 Assembly Bill 805, I object to the unfunded mandate that such revocation would impose on the Department of Corrections, which would move Wisconsin in the wrong direction on criminal justice reform without improving public safety. This bill is estimated to have a fiscal impact of more than $330 million in just the first two years and hundreds of millions of dollars in unknown, ongoing costs to state taxpayers in the years to follow. This significant price tag does not include construction costs to build additional state correctional facilities, which would likely be needed, or take into account the fiscal impact on local governments. This fiscal impact is particularly untenable on the heels of the legislature significantly underfunding existing operations at the Department of Corrections in the most recent state budget.
Wisconsin should be investing in data-driven, evidence-based programming that addresses barriers to reentry, enhances educational and vocational opportunities for individuals who will be released after completing their sentence, and provides treatment for mental health and substance use issues, which will help to reduce recidivism and save taxpayer money while improving public safety.
I look forward to working with the Legislature to ensure Wisconsin finally starts to invest in evidence-based solutions to improve community safety, reduce the likelihood that dangerous criminals will reoffend, and, ultimately, save taxpayer dollars in the long run.
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
