MADISON, WI (MetroSource-WSAU) Governor-elect Tony Evers says he wants to discuss a set of controversial lame-duck session bills with outgoing Governor Scott Walker. Evers has asked Walker to veto the bills that would restrict Evers' powers as governor. That’s unlikely to happen.
The bills were passed early Wednesday morning after an all-night session.
Senator Rob Cowles was the only Republican to vote no on the most controversial bill, joining all Democrats in opposing a measure that would grant the Legislature more power over the governor and attorney general and limit early voting to two weeks before an election.
Evers and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul have also suggested that some of the changes will be challenged in court. Evers has called the package of bills “an embarrassment,” “a power grab,” and an attempt to nullify last month’s election.
Walker has 10 days to sign the bills. If he takes no action by Monday, December 17 the measures will become law without the governor’s signature. Walker could also issue line-item vetoes, which would be unlikely to be overridden by the legislature.
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