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September 2021 - Legislative Update WPRA Continues to Ask Questions on Implementation of the National Anthem Legislation which would require the national anthem be played or sung at any sporting event held in a venue constructed entirely or in part with taxpayer funds. The bill does not include penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or any specifics as to how the anthem must be played or sung at any event. WPRA requested the bill’s Senate author, Sen. Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point), to consider an amendment so that the bill would only apply to events at venues with a capacity of 500 or more. Sen. Testin declined to amend the bill. The bill has not received a Senate committee vote yet. WPRA continues to advocate for the common-sense amendment and discuss with interested legislators. August 2021 - Legislative Update On July 27, the Wisconsin Assembly met in extraordinary session to vote on a veto override of Assembly Bill 336. It ended without changes. Additionally, WPRA Continues to Ask Questions on Implementation of the National Anthem Legislation as they were the only organization to provide written testimony on the bill during the hearing. WPRA expressed concern that the bill would be a burden on the many small, recreational, and children’s sporting events that our members host. July 2021 - Legislative Update WPRA successfully advocated for additional funding for the LUG Stewardship program. Thanks to the hard work and outreach of WPRA members, the committee agreed to provide $9.25 million for grants to local units of government, a $3.25 million increase over the program’s previous authorization. Additionally, WPRA continues to ask questions on implementation of the National Anthem Legislation. June 2021 - Legislative Update Thanks to the hard work and outreach of WPRA members, the Finance Committee voted to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for a four-year period, earlier this month. Additionally, WPRA is working to amend National Anthem legislation so that the bill requiring the National Anthem to be sung at any sporting event only pertains to events with a capacity of 500 or more. June 14, 2021- Press Release May 2021- Legislative Update April 2021- Legislative Update March 2021- Legislative Update February 2021- Legislative Update On Tuesday, February 16, Governor Tony Evers gave his second biennial budget address and released his 2021-23 executive budget. All told, the governor proposes an operating budget of $45.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 and $45.6 billion in FY 2022-23. The complete budget, budget in brief, and other executive budget documents are available here. January 2021- Legislative Update The 2021-22 legislative session is officially underway here in Wisconsin. The session started last week on January 4 and runs through spring of next year. Right out of the gate, the legislature and governor have focused on another COVID-19 bill. In April, the legislature passed, and the Governor signed Wisconsin Act 185. Many of the provisions included in Act 185 have expired. October 30, 2020 - WPRA Letter to Governor WPRA supports the Department of Natural Resources’ 2021-23 budget request for a 10-year reauthorization of the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program funded at $50 million annually. April 24, 2020 – WPRA Letter to Governor WPRA members continue to work hard to adhere to the revised Safer at Home Order (Emergency Order 28)! In order for members to be adequately prepared for the summer months, the Association extended a request to Gov. Evers and Sec-Designee Palm to consider and adopt certain exemptions immediately upon the conclusion of the executive order. Hamilton Consulting Group COVID-19 Resource Website on the State Actions
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