MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State Senator Chris Kapenga says he’s not a definite no vote on the proposed state budget, but he wants changes made.
The Delafield Republican tells WISN’s UPFRONT the Legislature doesn’t need to pass a budget by the end of the fiscal year, so he’s not in a hurry.
“Back in the 50’s, the legislature actually passed legislation that said, if we don’t get to a budget, a new budget, we will just have the budget carry over from the last session. That way we don’t have the problems that Washington has where they have to keep doing these bills,” Kapenga said.
Kapenga posted on social media last week about his displeasure with both the Governor’s budget and the one being drafted by Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee. He says letting the budget roll over prevents a partial veto from Evers and keeps spending increases low.