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Introduced
10/18/2023
10/18/2023
In Committee
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
Crossed Over
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
Passed
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
Dead
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
Vetoed
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 7.41 (2) and 9.01 (1) (b) 11.; and to create 7.41 (4m) of the statutes; relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends Wisconsin law to provide more detailed requirements for election observers, including designating observation areas within a certain distance from voting activities and requiring officials to provide uniform and nondiscriminatory access to all stages of the election process, including recounts. The bill also imposes penalties of up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine for election officials who violate these provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Janel Brandtjen (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Tom Michalski (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Nik Rettinger (R)*,
Donna Rozar (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (on 05/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab543 |
| AB543 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1755925.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2023/REG/AB543.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2023/REG/AB543.pdf |
| AB543 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1755925.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2023/REG/AB543-AA2.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2023/REG/AB543-AA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB543.pdf |
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