Assembly Republicans sent @GovEvers a letter asking him to propose mask requirements through the Legislature's rules committee on the same day they will vote on a resolution that repeals the mask mandate in place.
The rules committee is chaired by the author of the mask repeal.
The rules committee is chaired by the author of the mask repeal.
Democrats sought to amend a bill up today aimed at responding to the pandemic with a measure that mandates face masks.
Speaker Pro Tem says the amendment is not germane.
Speaker Pro Tem says the amendment is not germane.
. @SpeakerVos starts floor debate by saying he is not there to talk about masks, but about @GovEvers' unilateral order.
The state Senate will meet in extraordinary session tomorrow to take up the COVID-19 relief bill being amended today in the Assembly that Evers has not signaled support for signing.
. @SenatorDevin: "This is a true consensus bill and we expect a quick signature to preserve the enhanced federal UI benefits which will expire Sunday without this law change."
Assembly lawmakers are now on the floor debating a resolution to end @GovEvers' emergency order that mandates face masks in indoor public places.
If/when it passes, the mandate will be eliminated immediately.
If/when it passes, the mandate will be eliminated immediately.