One-Hundred and Seventh Regular Session FRIDAY, October 31, 2025
The Chief Clerk makes the following entries under the above date:
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Amendments Offered
hist212470Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 328 offered by Representative Murphy. hist212443Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 329 offered by Representative Mursau. hist212507Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 374 offered by Representative Krug. hist212390Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 377 offered by Representative Murphy. hist212444Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 397 offered by Representative Armstrong. hist212430Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 414 offered by Representative Hurd. hist212498Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 471 offered by Representative Neylon. _____________
Introduction and Reference of Proposals
Read first time and referred:
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program, a major land acquisitions program, and making an appropriation.
By Representative Kurtz; cosponsored by Senator Testin.
hist212510To committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Relating to: notifying parents if a pupil is removed from the classroom.
By Representatives Goeben, Knodl, Murphy, Gustafson, O'Connor, Tittl, Gundrum, Behnke, Brill, Kreibich, and Mursau; cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Nass.
Relating to: a teacher’s authority to manage the teacher’s class, parental notification of disruptive or violent behavior at school, and a school district’s code of conduct.
By Representatives Goeben, Penterman, Wichgers, Gundrum, Knodl, Murphy, Gustafson, O'Connor, Tittl, Kreibich, Behnke, Brill, Armstrong, B. Jacobson, Piwowarczyk, and Melotik; cosponsored by Senator Cabral-Guevara.
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Executive Communications
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
Madison
October 31, 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
hist212521Wisconsin Act 42 Assembly Bill 2 November 1, 2025 hist212523Wisconsin Act 43 Assembly Bill 35 November 1, 2025 hist212525Wisconsin Act 44 Assembly Bill 65 November 1, 2025 hist212527Wisconsin Act 45 Assembly Bill 75 November 1, 2025 hist212529Wisconsin Act 46 Assembly Bill 78 November 1, 2025 hist212531Wisconsin Act 47 Assembly Bill 149 November 1, 2025 _____________
Governor's Veto Message
October 31, 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
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor
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This bill would require school boards to allow inspection of a district's textbook, curriculum, or instructional material within 14 days of a written request and adopt procedures to enable compliance, among other things.
I have previously vetoed similar proposals as governor. My position has not changed, nor have my concerns about the Wisconsin State Legislature's continued attempts to create burdensome statewide mandates for schools without providing any funding to successfully implement such mandates. I am vetoing this bill in its entirety because I object to this bill's failure to provide the necessary funding to implement this measure.
Further, this bill is a solution in search of a problem. School districts are already required to ensure certain school materials are available for inspection and review. For example, under existing federal law, every school district must already have policies and procedures to make sure parents can request access to instructional materials their kids are taught. Similarly, nearly all school districts also have policies and procedures to address parents' concerns or complaints about instructional materials being used in their kids' classrooms.
To be sure, family engagement is exceedingly important, and as a former educator, principal, and administrator, I greatly value the opportunity to engage with parents and family members about their kids' education. The fact the above measures already exist speaks to the importance of parent involvement and engagement while ensuring transparency in our classrooms, both of which are a critical part of our kids' education and success. It is why I will continue to trust and expect that parents and school boards can work together to do what's best for our kids, including making sure parents and families are actively involved in their kids' education.
I have and will continue to urge the Wisconsin State Legislature to provide sustainable, long-term state support for K-12 education so we can ensure our school boards, administrators, educators, and staff have the support and resources to do what is best for our kids while further fostering communication and collaboration with parents and families. Indeed, by providing the necessary, increased funding for our K-12 schools and bolstering staff resources, we can better empower and facilitate parent engagement if that is, indeed, the Wisconsin State Legislature's purported goal.
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