I am vetoing this bill in its entirety because I object to the political interference between patients and their healthcare providers. I believe that all Wisconsinites have the right to make their own medical and healthcare decisions without interference from politicians. The provisions of this bill perpetuate harmful stereotypes and put women at risk by making reproductive healthcare less accessible. Policies such as this interfere with deeply personal decisions and confidential conversations between patients and healthcare providers. Licensed healthcare professionals should be trusted to give appropriate, evidence-based medical advice. Patients should be trusted to make decisions that are best for themselves and their families.
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Evers
Governor of Wisconsin
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June 21, 2019
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly:
hist103398I am vetoing Assembly Bill 183 in its entirety. This bill prohibits the Department of Health Services from certifying, and requires the department to decertify by July 1, 2020, a provider under the Medical Assistance program that is a private entity that provides abortion services or is an affiliate of a person that provides abortion services, with certain exceptions. The bill also requires the department to seek any waiver of federal law, state plan amendment or other federal approval to implement this prohibition.
I am vetoing this bill in its entirety because I object to this restriction on women's access to basic reproductive healthcare. Current state and federal law preclude taxpayer funding from supporting abortion services. This bill unnecessarily restricts access and choices for women seeking general healthcare, including pregnancy testing and related services, cancer screening and prevention, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment, and well-woman exams.
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Evers
Governor of Wisconsin
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Executive Communications
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
Madison
June 24, 2019
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly:
The following bill, originating in the Assembly, has been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number Date Approved
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor of Wisconsin
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Pursuant to s. 35.095 (1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes, the following 2019 Act has been published: Act Number Bill Number Publication Date
hist103441Wisconsin Act 7 Assembly Bill 10 June 25, 2019 _____________
Communications
June 21, 2019
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
hist103266Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 114, relating to registration and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, drug pricing transparency, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. Sincerely,
ROBERT WITTKE
State Representative
62nd Assembly District
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June 21, 2019
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
hist103324Please add my name as a co-sponsor of Assembly Bill 270, relating to creating the Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority to participate in and guarantee certain energy-related loans, implement other energy-related programs, and make certain grants and making an appropriation. Sincerely,
DAVE HANSEN
State Senator
30th Senate District
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June 24, 2019
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
hist103421Please add my name as a co-sponsor of Assembly Bill 216, relating to issuance by municipalities of alcohol beverage operator's licenses. Sincerely,
JANET BEWLEY
State Senator
25th Senate District
