Wisconsin Democrats are once again pushing for a Green Amendment to be added to the state constitution. This proposed amendment would guarantee the right to a clean environment, including access to clean air, water, soil, and stable ecosystems for everyone, including future generations. State Senator Mark Spreitzer emphasized that this amendment would help protect natural resources and ensure that environmental considerations are central to government actions.
The Green Amendment has been introduced before, but this time lawmakers and advocates are making a renewed effort to get it on the ballot. Currently, three states have Green Amendments in their constitutions, with proposals in at least a dozen other states across the country.
The push for a Green Amendment comes in the wake of recent constitutional amendments related to the state’s voter ID law passing with overwhelming support. Advocates believe that adding a Green Amendment to the constitution would empower citizens and lawmakers to protect and preserve Wisconsin’s natural resources, benefiting both the environment and the state’s economy.
The proposal has been met with bipartisan support, with politicians highlighting the importance of protecting the environment for the well-being of all Wisconsinites. The announcement of the renewed effort to introduce the Green Amendment to the state constitution was made at a press conference on Wednesday, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding the natural resources that are essential to the state’s identity.
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