State Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Governor Regarding State Agency Rules

Thursday, July 10th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) A win for Governor Tony Evers from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

According to the Wisconsin Radaio Network, in a 4-3 decision, the court invalidated the ability of the Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules to overturn state agency rules in a ruling released on Tuesday.

While Evers is praising the decision, Republican lawmakers and conservative groups warn the decision gives the governor too much authority. The court’s liberal majority said the Wisconsin Constitution mandates any law must pass both chambers of the Legislature and be presented to the governor.

The Evers administration had challenged the committee’s suspension of an administrative rule which attempted to ban the practice of conversion therapy and another creating commercial building standards.

However, the decision could extend to other areas including environmental and public health regulations.

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