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Did Tony Evers veto bills that would have allowed guns on school grounds?

By Hope Karnopp
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Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed two bills related to guns on school grounds in April 2022. 

Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 495, which would have allowed people with a concealed carry license to possess a firearm in a vehicle on school grounds. 

Republicans who supported the bill said it would protect parents from accidentally violating state law if they have a firearm in their vehicle when picking up or dropping off children from school. 

Evers also vetoed Assembly Bill 597, which would have allowed people with a concealed carry license to possess a firearm in a place of worship located on the grounds of a private school.

In his veto messages, Evers said the bills would weaken Wisconsin's gun-free school zone law.

Republicans plan to bring back some of the 100-plus bills Evers vetoed if Republican businessman Tim Michels is elected governor.

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Wisconsin Public Radio Gov. Tony Evers vetoes GOP election, gun bills
Wisconsin State Legislature 2021 Assembly Bill 495
Wisconsin State Legislature LC Bill Hearing Materials
Wisconsin State Legislature 2021 Assembly Bill 597
Wisconsin State Legislature Governor's Veto Message April 8, 2022
State of Wisconsin Governor's Veto Message: Assembly Bill 597
Wisconsin Public Radio Tony Evers, Tim Michels agree: Evers’ veto pen is the only obstacle for more than 100 GOP bills
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