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WI SB924

WI SB924
Grants for the purchase of election supplies and equipment and making an appropriation. (FE)


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes the Elections Commission to award grants to municipalities for the purchase of election supplies and equipment, including electronic poll books and accessibility supplies and equipment. Under the bill, a municipality must apply for a grant no later than 180 days before a general election and agree to have the commission conduct at least one random inspection of the supplies and equipment that the municipality purchases with the grant moneys. The bill also allows a county to apply for a grant on behalf of a municipality located in the county, and the county may administer the grant if authorized by the municipality. Under the bill, no grant may be less than $250. In addition, the bill requires the commission to conduct an audit of the grant program no later than 90 days after each general election and submit an audit report to the legislature. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. LRB-5867/1 JK:skw&ads 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 924

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Elections Commission to provide grants to municipalities for the purchase of election supplies and equipment, such as electronic poll books and items that improve accessibility for voters. Municipalities must apply for these grants at least 180 days before a general election and agree to allow the commission to randomly inspect the purchased items. Counties can also apply for and manage these grants on behalf of municipalities if authorized. The bill specifies that no grant will be less than $250 and requires the commission to conduct an audit of the grant program after each general election, submitting a report to the legislature. The bill also makes an appropriation to fund these grants, with specific amounts allocated based on municipality population size.

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Business and Industry

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Representative Sheehan added as a cosponsor (on 02/20/2026)

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