Bill > SB270

This bill amends Wisconsin state law to expand the right of appeal for complainants who are dissatisfied with decisions made by the Elections Commission regarding election official conduct. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to clarify that a complainant can appeal an Elections Commission order even if they have not suffered a direct, legally recognized injury. Under the new provision, complainants can appeal any order that dismisses their complaint or does not grant the full relief they requested, regardless of whether they can demonstrate a specific personal harm. The appeal must be filed in the circuit court of the county where the election official conducts business or where the complainant resides, and must be submitted within 30 days of the order's issuance. The bill does not automatically stay the effect of the original order, though a court may choose to do so. This change appears designed to provide broader appeal rights for individuals who believe there have been irregularities or improprieties in election official conduct, even if they cannot prove direct personal damage.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb270