[brewcrew]

I believe that the Wisconsin constitution also says that there has to be a three-fifths quorum to vote on fiscal matters.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

I believe that the Wisconsin constitution also says that there has to be a three-fifths quorum to vote on fiscal matters.

Hmmm...but not a 3/5 quorum for "penalties" as stated in that article. That means the 19 remaining can be a quorum to pass a penalty that says, for example, after 3 days a missing member is considered to have forfeited their seat and the Governor can appoint a replacement until a new election can be held. Or maybe also create a big monetary fine for abandoning your seat...if the 19 alone can do those things under the Wisconsin Constitution, then the hammer is again with the Republicans.

[Hieronymus]

I believe that the Wisconsin constitution also says that there has to be a three-fifths quorum to vote on fiscal matters.

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In which case they should put forward all the non-fiscal matters that they can think of to force the dems back.

[PapaBear3625]

In the Wisc rules manual page 133 it says a 3/5ths majority must be present for bills relating to taxes or appropriations. Is the civil service union bill an appropriation or tax bill? Can it be rewritten so that it has nothing to do with appropriations and then passed with a simple majority quorum?