Number
111220
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
110204
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS AND WITKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 110204 relating to implementation of state voter registration and voter identification requirements and election costs.
Analysis
The legislature enacted 2011 Wisconsin Act 23 (Act 23) on May 25, 2011, effective June 10, 2011. Act 23 revised state election laws relating to: requiring identification to vote at a polling place or to obtain an absentee ballot; absentee voting; late voter registration; proof of residence; a requirement that electors provide signatures when voting in person at an election; the duration and location of residency for voting purposes; and other matters.
This resolution amends Common Council File Number 110204 which, among other things, requires the Election Commission to report, “as soon as is practicable,” the numbers of rejected ballots after each election held beginning in 2012. The amendment replaces that requirement and directs the Election Commission to provide its report to the Common Council within 30 days of each election for both regular elections and recall elections, if any.
The resolution provides further amendments directing the Election Commission to provide the Common Council with information detailing the numbers of individuals who are denied registration or who are denied ballots due to the new documentation requirements of Act 23, including proof of residency and photo identification requirements.
The resolution provides a final amendment directing the Election Commission to report the direct and indirect costs of implementing Act 23 for all elections held in 2012.
Body
Whereas, 2011 Wisconsin Act 23 (Act 23), enacted May 25, 2011 and effective June 10, 2011, revised state election laws relating to: requiring identification to vote at a polling place or to obtain an absentee ballot; absentee voting; late voter registration; proof of residence; a requirement ...
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