Governor Tony Evers (center) joined by Senator Mary Felzkowski and Assemblyman Pat Snyder at a bill signing in Wausau. MWC photo by Mike Leischner
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — State Representative Pat Snyder says he is pleased with a proposed $1.8 billion distribution plan for the state’s budget surplus.
The 85th Assembly District Rep says the end product is an example of what good negotiations look like. “This is an example of bipartisan negotiations [creating] the best possible outcome. It pleases about every area where we had shortcomings in the budget.”
He says the proposal also impacts nearly every taxpayer in at least one way, including a proposal to send $300 or $600 direct payments to single or married tax filers, respectively. It also removes state income tax from overtime pay and cash tips, aligning Wisconsin’s tax laws with the recently implemented federal deductions. “That provides about $230 million in permanent and ongoing tax relief for workers. This is something that will go [in perpetuity].”
He says he is also proud of the increased education funding, which will bring the state’s Special Ed reimbursement level to 50% for the first time in recent memory. Millions more will be allocated to districts’ general funds as well. “That’s more than $300 million [for] property tax relief for all the school districts, even the districts that are zero aided.”
The agreement also provides up to $50 million for the state technical college system.
Snyder adds that he was aware that negotiations were close, but wasn’t aware that Monday’s announcement would be coming. He and the rest of the Assembly will meet on Wednesday at 10:00 AM to vote on the plan. Governor Tony Evers has indicated that he will sign it if it reaches his desk.
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