Bill > AB595

This bill aims to enhance the accuracy and compliance of voter registration lists by implementing several key provisions. It mandates cooperation between the elections commission and the legislative audit bureau to conduct a voter citizenship audit, verifying that individuals on the registration list are U.S. citizens, and requires agreements with the Department of Transportation, the state registrar, and the Department of Corrections to match voter registration data with other state records to identify and remove ineligible voters, such as deceased individuals or those convicted of felonies whose civil rights have not been restored. The bill also streamlines the process for removing ineligible voters from the official registration list, replacing the phrase "changed from eligible to ineligible status" with "removed from the registration list" in various sections to clarify the action taken. Additionally, it establishes a fee for obtaining a copy of the official voter registration list, with a maximum of $1,000 for electronic copies, and allows for additional costs for physical reproductions. These changes are intended to ensure compliance with federal voting laws, such as the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and to maintain a more accurate and up-to-date voter registration database.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab595