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WI AB937
WI AB937Including a space for write-in candidates on city election ballots; eliminating independent candidates from the partisan primary ballot; and using a temporary operator’s license or identification card to establish proof of residence for voter registration (suggested as remedial legislation by the Elections Commission).
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill does all of the following: 1. Requires that the official ballot for city offices must provide sufficient space for write-in candidates. 2. Eliminates the requirement that independent candidates for state office appear on the partisan primary ballot. 3. Specifies that a current and valid temporary operator’s license or temporary identification card issued by the Department of Transportation may be used to establish proof of residence for voter registration. Current law enumerates a number of kinds of documents that may be used to establish proof of residence for a person registering to vote. Those documents include an operator’s license or identification card for voting, both issued by DOT. For further information, see the NOTES provided by the Law Revision Committee of the Joint Legislative Council.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that city election ballots must include adequate space for write-in candidates, removes the requirement for independent candidates seeking state office to appear on partisan primary ballots, and allows a temporary operator's license or identification card, issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be used as proof of residence when registering to vote, in addition to other existing forms of identification.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Law Revision Committee (Other)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Rules (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab937 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB937.pdf |
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