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WI AB490
WI AB490Wisconsin's membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center. (FE)
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Introduced
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
In Committee
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the administrator of the Elections Commission is required to enter into a membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) to assist the commission in maintaining Wisconsin's official voter registration list. This bill terminates Wisconsin's membership agreement with ERIC and directs the administrator of the Elections Commission to undertake all actions necessary and proper to effect that termination. The bill also expressly prohibits the commission and any other state agency from entering into a membership agreement with ERIC. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill terminates Wisconsin's membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a non-profit organization that assists states in maintaining voter registration lists. The bill also expressly prohibits the Wisconsin Elections Commission and any other state agency from entering into a membership agreement with ERIC in the future. Additionally, the bill removes provisions that allowed ERIC to access certain voter information, such as social security numbers and dates of birth, for the purpose of maintaining the state's voter registration list.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Scott Allen (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Amy Binsfeld (R)*,
Ty Bodden (R)*,
Janel Brandtjen (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Tom Michalski (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Nik Rettinger (R)*,
Peter Schmidt (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Mary Felzkowski (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Rob Stafsholt (R),
Duey Stroebel (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab490 |
| AB490 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1792122.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB490: Fiscal Estimate From ELEC | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/fe/ab490/ab490_elec.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB490.pdf |
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