Assembly approves bill on U.S. constitutional convention after lengthy debate
The state Assembly today approved a bill that would add Wisconsin to the list of states calling for a constitutional convention on a balanced budget amendment. The Assembly kicked off its session today with a moment of silence following today’s shooting at a House GOP baseball practice that left four wounded, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. The chamber has several other bills on today’s agenda, including the REINS Act. The chamber approved 54-41 the resolution calling for a constitutional convention after a lengthy debate, with seven Republicans joining Dems in voting against. Two other bills on today’s Assembly agenda also outline