Proposals Eliminate Tax on Tips, Rein in Veto Abuses
Madison, WI – Two bills co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) passed the Wisconsin State Senate today, delivering wins for working families and taxpayers across Wisconsin.
The first measure eliminates state taxes on tips, allowing tipped workers to keep more of their hard-earned pay. The bill now advances to the desk of Governor Tony Evers for his consideration.
“For many service workers, every dollar counts,” Bradley said. “Eliminating tax on tips enables servers, cab drivers, cosmetologists, and other tipped workers to keep more of their money and better provide for themselves and their families.”
The Senate also passed a constitutional amendment, co-authored by Bradley and fellow Waukesha County Senator Chris Kapenga, to prevent future governors from using Wisconsin’s partial veto to raise taxes or fees. This follows the Evers/Rodriguez administration’s unprecedented use of the veto pen to impose automatic property tax increases annually for the next 400 years.
“Using a veto to raise taxes? Give me a break,” Bradley said. “The partial veto was never meant to be used as a tool to raise taxes. This amendment restores balance and ensures that no Governor can abuse his authority and act like a king.”
The amendment is poised to appear on the ballot this November, when voters will have the final say on whether or not it’s added to the state constitution.
Together, the measures reflect a consistent focus on fairness, tax relief, and good government.
“This is about common sense,” Bradley added. “Letting workers keep more of their pay, and eliminating loopholes used to raise our taxes. That’s what people expect, and that’s what I’m working to deliver.”
