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WI AB490

WI AB490
Wisconsin's membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center. (FE)


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Introduced
10/12/2023
In Committee
10/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)

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