The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 57, introduced by Representative Steffen and cosponsored by Senator Testin, expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's support for a constitutional amendment that would grant states and Congress the authority to regulate campaign financing. The resolution emphasizes the importance of fostering political debate, freedom of speech, and self-government while addressing concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of election spending as free speech has the potential to undermine these democratic principles.
The resolution argues that the ability to regulate election spending is essential for maintaining political equality and protecting the interests of states within the federal system. It calls for a constitutional amendment that would allow for reasonable regulations on campaign financing, distinguishing between natural persons and legally recognized entities. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to key congressional leaders and Wisconsin's congressional delegation to advocate for this amendment.