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WI AJR1Requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
To create section 1m of article III of the constitution; Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
AI Summary
This joint resolution is a proposed constitutional amendment requiring voters to present photographic identification to vote in any election. Specifically, the resolution would create a new section in the state constitution mandating that qualified electors must show valid photo ID issued by the state, federal government, a federally recognized Native American tribe, or a state college or university before casting a ballot. The legislature would be authorized to establish the specific acceptable forms of identification and potential exceptions to the requirement. If a voter cannot immediately provide valid photo ID on election day, they would be permitted to cast a provisional ballot, which would only be counted if they subsequently present acceptable identification at a later time as determined by law. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters for ratification in the April 2025 election, with the ballot question asking whether section 1m of article III should be created to require photographic identification for voting, subject to potential legislative exceptions. This is the second consideration of the amendment, having been initially proposed in the 2023 legislative session, and any changes to the text would reset the approval process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (69)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Tyler August (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Mark Born (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Alex Dallman (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Karen Hurd (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Scott Krug (R)*,
Anthony Kurtz (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Amanda Nedweski (R)*,
Adam Neylon (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Kevin Petersen (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
John Spiros (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Rob Summerfield (R)*,
Rob Swearingen (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Nancy VanderMeer (R)*,
Robin Vos (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Shannon Zimmerman (R)*,
Julian Bradley (R),
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Mary Felzkowski (R),
Dan Feyen (R),
Rob Hutton (R),
André Jacque (R),
John Jagler (R),
Jesse James (R),
Chris Kapenga (R),
Devin LeMahieu (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Rob Stafsholt (R),
Patrick Testin (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Eric Wimberger (R),
Last Action
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr1 |
| AJR1 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections On 1/9/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1891424.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR1.pdf |
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