Bill > AB224

This bill modifies the requirements for how referendum questions, particularly those proposing constitutional amendments, are presented on ballots in Wisconsin. Currently, ballot questions must be concise and cannot be worded in a way that requires a negative vote to approve a proposition or an affirmative vote to disapprove a proposition. The bill adds two key requirements: first, that referendum questions must be written in plain language that is easily understandable to voters, and second, that for proposed constitutional amendments, the ballot question must clearly state whether any part of the proposed amendment is already contained in existing statutes as of the date the joint resolution was passed. This change aims to make ballot questions more transparent and easier for voters to comprehend, ensuring that citizens have a clear understanding of what they are voting on when considering constitutional amendments or other ballot measures.

Government Affairs

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab224