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This bill addresses the suspension of an emergency rule issued by the Wisconsin Elections Commission on June 10, 2024, regarding absentee voting instructions. Specifically, the bill formally repeals an emergency rule (EL 6.05) that previously prohibited municipalities from providing absentee voters with any uniform instructions for absentee voting beyond those prescribed by the Elections Commission. The legislation appears to be a direct result of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules' action on July 22, 2024, which initially suspended the emergency rule. By creating a new statute section (5.051), the bill ensures that the specific emergency rule related to mandatory uniform instructions for absentee voting is completely removed, effectively restoring more local discretion in how municipalities can guide absentee voters through the voting process.

Government Affairs

committee for review of Administrative Rules (Other)

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb46