Though the budget may be signed, the debate surrounding the complications in the process remains, with state Rep. Stephen Nass, R-Whitewater, asking the leadership in the Republican-controlled Assembly to try to override the governor's vetoes.
Nass said Gov. Jim Doyle abused the power of his office"" in two of the 33 vetoes in the state budget. The two provisions limited the property taxes local governments and districts with technical colleges could levy.
When he signed the budget, Doyle said the limits on local governments might lead to a cutback in necessary services like fire and police departments. He also said the limits on technical colleges would hinder economic growth and job training.
According to state constitutional rules, for a veto override attempt to begin, a vote must first be called in the state Senate, where the finalized version of the budget bill originated. Democrats control the state Senate.
