Assembly Elections Reforms – Spring 2022
AB 996 – Requires legislative oversight of any federal election guidance or federal funds sent to the state. Enhances existing reporting requirements on elections statistics for clerks including an audit of ballots received and the number of ballots used by each municipal clerk. Requires bipartisan legal counsel at the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
AB 997 – Creates a process for clerks to maintain accurate voter rolls through inactivating registrations with personally identifiable information that significantly differs from the information maintained by the Department of Transportation.
AB 998 – Require WEC to verify that individuals on the registration list are U.S. Citizens using a federal database. Also requires any identification card that is unacceptable for voting purposes be clearly marked as such.
AB 999 – Requires those voting by mail to more frequently present identification, prohibits unsolicited mailing of absentee ballots and applications, and prohibits ballot harvesting.
AB 1000 – Increases accountability for agencies responsible for maintaining the accuracy of our voter rolls, including the Wisconsin Elections Commission. If an agency fails to comply with election law, their funding or positions may be reduced.
AB 1001 – Requires action be taken by WEC to inactivate a voter who returns a juror qualification stating that they are not a U.S. citizen.
AB 1002 – Makes necessary changes to the indefinitely confined list. These include a requirement that indefinitely confined voters provide proof of identification, removes indefinitely confined voters that registered as such during the 2020 election, and requires any individual who votes in person to be removed from the indefinitely confined list.
AB 1003 – Enhances reporting requirements for complaints filed with WEC. Mandates a process for a statewide post-election audit that must be completed prior to certification of election results.
AB 1004 – Creates a felony charge for any individual who coerces an occupant of a care facility to vote in a certain manner. Prohibits the use of any private funding in elections administration. Enacts felony penalties for any election official who counts an invalid vote or fails to count a valid vote. Prohibits ballot curing and the appointment of any poll worker who is employed by a political organization.
AB 1005 – Requires WEC to act upon ERIC data and maintain accurate voter rolls. Prohibits election equipment from being connected to the internet. Ensures clerks complete training prior to administering an election and requires municipalities take action if voters are reported to have waited longer than one hour to cast their ballot.
AB 1006 – Requires legislative oversight of WEC guidance and a disclaimer on all WEC guidance that the guidance document does not have the force of law.
AB 1008 – Prohibits employment discrimination against any municipal clerk who witness and report election fraud
AJR 133 – A constitutional amendment requiring that all voters present photo ID
AJR 134 – A constitutional amendment prohibiting private funding in elections
AJR 54 – A constitutional amendment codifying that only a U.S. citizen is an eligible voter.
AB 310 – Requires municipalities using central count to begin processing ballots on the Monday prior to the election. This will eliminate the likelihood of “late night ballot dumps.”
AB 194 – Allows a prosecutor in a neighboring county to prosecute election-related crimes in a neighboring county.
2020 Wisconsin presidential election timeline
November 3, 2020: Wisconsin Election Day
November 12, 2020: Langenhorst v. Pecore (Seventh Circuit)
· The case dealt with claims of absentee ballot fraud and decease individuals casting ballots.
· November 16, 2020: Case dismissed by the United States District Court.
November 18, 2020: Trump campaign sends $3 million to Wisconsin Elections Commission for Milwaukee County and Dane County recounts.
· November 27, 2020: Milwaukee County concludes recount and finalizes election results (Biden gained 132 votes).
· November 27, 2020: Dane County concludes recount and finalizes election results (Trump gained 86 votes).
November 20, 2020: Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Pence (United States District Court for the District of Columbia).
· Plaintiffs alleged the Electoral Count Act violates Article II of the Constitution, impermissibly disempowering state legislatures in post-election certification matters.
· January 4, 2021: Case dismissed, as the court held that plaintiffs’ votes were counted and that the plaintiffs lacked standing.
November 23, 2020: Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (Wisconsin Supreme Court).
· Plaintiffs claimed thousands of illegal ballots were cast and stop to seek certification of the election.
· The petition was denied and case dismissed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
November 27, 2020: Mueller v. Jacobs (Wisconsin Supreme Court).
· Plaintiffs claimed ballots collected from drop boxes are illegal and should not be counted
· December 5, 2020: The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 vote (Walsh Bradley, Dallet, Karofsky, Hagedorn), deny the petition and dismiss the case.
December 1, 2020: Feehan v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin).
· Plaintiffs challenge a variety of election practices and claim an electronic ballot stuffing occurred.
· December 9, 2021: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. The plaintiff also lacked legal standing. The case was dismissed and appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
· March 1, 2021: The case was dismissed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals for a lack of standing.
December 1, 2020: Trump v. Evers (Wisconsin Supreme Court).
· Plaintiffs challenged several election practices and sought to overturn the election results.
· December 5, 2020: The Supreme Court, on a 4-3 vote (Walsh Bradley, Dallet, Karofsky, and Hagedorn), denied hearing the petition due to the case being filed on a higher court, and dismissed the case.
December 2, 2020: Trump v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin; United States Court of Appeals for the seventh circuit).
· December 21, 2020: The circuit court ruled that Trump’s “Electors Clause” claims fail as a matter of law and fact. The case was dismissed on December 21, 2020.
· December 24, 2020: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court’s ruling and argued the Trump team lacked standing.
December 7, 2020: Trump v. Biden (Wisconsin Circuit Court; Wisconsin Supreme Court).
· December 11, 2020: District judges rules in favor of the defendants, because the plaintiffs failed to prove Wisconsin violated early voting laws in its recount. The district court affirmed the certification of Wisconsin’s presidential election results.
· December 14, 2020: The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision (Walsh Bradley, Dallet, Karofsky, Hagedorn) affirmed the appellate court’s decision. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the defendents, Biden et al.
· December 29, 2020: Rudy Giuliani files an appeal with the United States Supreme Court.
· December 30, 2020: United States Supreme Court refuses to hear Giuliani’s appeal.
December 11, 2020: Joint Public Hearing of the Assembly and Senate Committees held to conduct a 2020 election review.
January 4, 2021: Assembly Resolution 4, relating to: election law violations, introduced by Representative Scott Allen.
· January 4, 2021: Resolution adopted by the Wisconsin State Assembly (Seeks to address questions of election legitimacy and take up legislation crafted to ensure civil officers follow election laws as written).
January 28, 2021: Senate Bill 52, relating to: Public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local officials, introduced by Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt and Senator Dan Feyen.
· March 23, 2021: Passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly, via voice vote.
· May 11, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate, via voice vote.
· May 20, 2021: Signed into law by Governor Tony Evers
January 29, 2021: Assembly Bill 21, relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs, introduced by Representative Shae Sortwell and Senator André Jacque.
· June 1, 2021: Public hearing held in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
· November 15, 2021: Passed out of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, 9-0.
· November 15, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Rules Committee.
February 10, 2021: Assembly Bill 35, relating to: The method of selecting presidential electors, introduced.
· February 10, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
February 11, 2021: Joint Legislative Audit Bureau directed by Legislative Audit Committee to conduct an audit of the election administration.
February 11, 2021: Senate Bill 102, relating to: Allowing a pupil enrolled in a home-based private educational program to serve as an election inspector, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Jesse James.
· March 23, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Senate,
· May 11, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Assembly.
· May 20, 2021: The bill was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers.
March 8, 2021: Senate Bill 178, relating to: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Gae Magnafici.
· March 11, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· April 13, 2021: Approved by the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, 5-0.
· April 14, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin States Senate via voice vote.
· May 3, 2021: Senate Bill 178 was referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
March 8, 2021: Senate Bill 179, relating to: Voter registration. The bill requires a registered elector who has changed his or her name or address to complete a new voter registration, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Gae Magnafici.
· April 13, 2021: Approved 5-0 by the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Processes and Reform and Ethics.
· April 14, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· May 3, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
March 8, 2021: Senate Bill 180, relating to: absentee voting; voting procedures; and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Gae Magnafici.
· March 11, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· April 14, 2021: Executive session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· April 14, 2021: Before Approved 30-1 by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· May 3, 2021: Referred to the Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
March 10, 2021: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds an information hearing on general election review.
March 10, 2021: Assembly Bill 150, relating to: Ranked-choice voting, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation, introduced by Representative Mark Spreitzer and Senator Chris Larson.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 203, relating to: The secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Tyler August, introduced.
· May 7, 2021: Approved by the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Processes and Reform and Ethics, 3-2.
· May 11, 2021: Approved 21-12 by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· June 22, 2021: Approved 60-38 by the Wisconsin State Assembly.
· August 10, 2021: The bill was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 204, relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing of absentee ballots, canvassing ballot applications, and electronic voter registration, introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative Rick Gundrum.
· June 9, 2021: Adopted by the Wisconsin State Senate, 18-14.
· June 22, 2021: Adopted by the Wisconsin State Assembly, 60-38.
· August 10, 2021: Vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 205, relating to absentee ballots in residential care facilities, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Cindi Duchow.
· June 9, 2021: Bill adopted by the Wisconsin State Senate, 20-12.
· June 22, 2021: Adopted by the Wisconsin State Assembly, 60-38.
· August 10, 2021: Bill vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 206, relating to indefinite confinement, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Cindi Duchow.
· May 5, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· June 3, 2021: The bill failed 2-3 in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics executive session.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 207/Assembly Bill 173, relating to: Private resources used for election administration, appointment of election officials, and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Adam Neylon.
· May 5, 2021: Approved by the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, 5-2.
· May 11, 2021: Bill approved by the Assembly, 60-38.
· June 9, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate, 18-14.
· June 30, 2021: The bill was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 208, relating to: publication of Wisconsin Elections Commission notices, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Adam Neylon.
· April 14, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· May 11, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Assembly.
· May 24, 2021: Signed into law by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 209, relating to returning absentee ballots to the municipal clerk, introduced, introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative David Steffen.
· June 9, 2021: Approved via voice vote by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· June 10, 2021: Bill received by the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Wisconsin State Senate.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 210, relating to: election observers, introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative Paul Tittl.
· April 14, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate, 20-12.
· June 22, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Assembly, 60-38.
· August 10, 2021: Bill vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 211, relating to applications for absentee ballot applications, introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative David Steffen.
· April 15, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· May 19, 2021: Bill approved 3-2 at the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· June 9, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on organization.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 212, relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative Joe Sanfelippo.
· May 11, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate, 20-12.
· June 22, 2021: Approved by Wisconsin State Assembly, 60-38.
· August 10, 2021: Bill vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 213, relating to actions for violation of election laws, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel Representative Rob Brooks.
· May 11, 2021: Passed by the Wisconsin State Senate, 20-12.
· June 22, 2021: Passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly, 60-38.
· August 10, 2021: Bill vetoed by Governor Tony Evers.
March 16, 2021: Senate Bill 214, relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending and transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Gary Tauchen.
· May 19, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· June 3, 2021: Bill approved by the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, 6-3.
· May 4, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
March 17, 2021: Assembly Resolution 15, relating to: Directing the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to investigate the administration of elections in Wisconsin, introduced by Representative Joe Sanfelippo.
· March 23, 2021: Passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly 58-35.
March 31, 2021: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds informational hearing featuring Meagan Wolfe, WEC Administrator.
March 31, 2021, Senate Bill 268, relating to: compensation of election officials performing duties during a recount, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Cody Horlacher.
· May 19, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· June 3, 2021: Passed out of the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, 3-2.
· June 23, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate, 18-12.
· June 1, 2021: Public hearing held in Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
April 6, 2021: Assembly Bill 244, relating to: ranked-choice voting, introduced by Representative Tony Kurtz and Senator Dale Kooyenga.
· April 6, 2021: Bill referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
· December 14, 2021: A public hearing was held in the Senate Committee Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
April 8, 2021: Assembly Bill 246, relating to: elect the president and vice president via the national popular vote introduced by Representative Gary Hebl and Senator Bob Wirch.
· April 8, 2021: Assembly Bill 246 referred to the Assembly Bill on Campaigns and Elections.
April 16, 2021: Senate Bill 292, relating to: broadcasting election night proceedings, introduced by Senator Eric Wimberger and Senator Shae Sortwell.
· May 5, 2021: Public hearing held in Wisconsin State Senate.
· May 7, 2021: Approved by the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, 3-2.
· May 11, 2021: Approved by the Wisconsin State Senate via voice vote.
· June 1, 2021: Public hearing held in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
· June 16, 2021: Approved by the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, 6-3.
· June 22, 2022: Passed by the Assembly 60-38
· August 10, 2021: Bill vetoed by Governor Evers.
May 6, 2021: Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections informational hearing featuring Wisconsin Voter Alliance.
May 13, 2021: Speaker Robin Vos hires two former law enforcement officials to conduct an investigation into the 2020 elections.
May 14, 2021: Senate Joint Resolution 32, relating to: Eligibility to vote in Wisconsin, introduced by Senator Roth and Representative Steineke. I am a cosponsor.
· December 14, 2021: Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, Constitution, and Federalism.
· January 5, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics.
· January 13, 2021: Executive action taken by the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics.
· January 20, 2022: Approved by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, Constitution, and Federalism, 3-2.
· January 25, 2022: Approved 21-12 by the Wisconsin State Senate.
· March 23, 2022: A floor vote is scheduled in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
May 27, 2021: Assembly Bill 350, relating to: judicial qualifications based on campaign financial support, introduced by Representative Gary Hebl and Senator Kelda Roys.
· May 27, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
May 27, 2021: Assembly Bill 352, relating to: notice of campaign finance contributions made to judges or justices, introduced by Representative Gary Hebl and Senator Kelda Roys.
· May 27, 2021: Referred to the the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
June 14, 2021: Assembly Bill 398, relating to: Investigations by the Elections Commission based on information provided by ERIC indicating that Wisconsin residents may have voted more than once, introduced by Representative Janel Brandtjen and Senator André Jacque
· August 8, 2021: Public hearing held in the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight.
July 1, 2021: Assembly Bill 433, relating to: submitting copies of complaints with the Elections Commission to the legislature, introduced by Representative Elijah Behnke and Senator Eric Wimberger.
· June 24, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· July 1, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
July 1, 2021: Assembly Bill 437, relating to: returning absentee ballots, introduced by Representative Cody Horlacher and Senator Andre Jacque.
· June 24, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· July 1, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
July 7, 2021: Assembly Bill 459: Relating to: voter registration at high schools, introduced by Representative Lee Snodgrass and Senator Jeff Smith.
· July 7, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· July 12, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
July 12, 2021: Assembly Bill 460, relating to: requiring voter instruction in elementary and high school and including voter education instruction into the state model education standards, introduced By Representative Gordon Hintz and Senator Kelda Roys.
· July 12, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Education.
· July 21, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Education.
July 12, 2021: Assembly Bill 462, relating to: Voter registration forms and information provided to certain high school students, introduced by Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Jeff Smith.
· July 7, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· July 12, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
July 12, 2021: Assembly Bill 463, relating to: voter preregistration of 16-year-olds and 17-year olds introduced by Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Kelda Roys.
· July 7, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· July 12, 2021: Bill referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
July 12, 2021: Assembly Bill 464, relating to: extending voting rights to certain 17-year olds, introduced.
· July 12, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
· July 21, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
August 12, 2021: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds an informational hearing faturing representatives from Authentix.
August 25, 2021: Gableman investigation launched by the Assembly.
August 31, 2021: Assembly Bill 511, relating to: Relocating the office of the Elections Commission, introduced by Representative David Steffen.
· August 31, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Oversight and Government Accountability.
· September 15, 2021: Public Hearing in Wisconsin State Assembly.
· October 6, 2021: Executive session held in Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Oversight and Government Accountability.
September 10, 2021: Assembly Bill 531, relating to: Campaign contribution limits, is introduced by Representative Christine Sinicki and Senator Chris Larson.
· August 26, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
·September 10, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
September 10, 2021: Assembly Joint Resolution 78, relating to: An advisory referendum on an amendment to the United States Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, introduced by Representative Lisa Subeck and Senator Jeff Smith.
October 5, 2021: Green Bay mayor, Eric Genrich is subpoenaed by Justice Gableman.
October 19, 2021: Legislative Audit Bureau releases its report on the 2020 election.
October 29, 2021: Racine County Sheriff holds a press conference outlining voter fraud.
October 30, 2021: Senate Bill 730, relating to: Removal of deceased individuals from the official voter registration list and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Andre Jacque and Representative Timothy Ramthun.
· October 30, 2021: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· December 7, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
November 5, 2021: Senate Resolution 11, relating to: Castigating the Wisconsin Elections Commission for ignoring statutory requirements, for sidestepping the administrative rulemaking process, and for not following both the letter and intent of state statutes, introduced by Senator Roger Roth.
· November 8, 2021: Amendment adopted 21-12 by the Wisconsin State Senate.
November 10, 2021: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds an informational hearing featuring Racine County Sheriff’s Special Voting Deputies and the Gableman Report.
November 10, 2021: Justice Michael Gableman releases the initial findings of his report.
November 30, 2021: Senate Bill 730, relating to: Removal of deceased individuals from the official voter registration list and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Andre Jacque and Representative Timothy Ramthun.
· November 30, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· December 7, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
December 1, 2021: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds a public hearing featuring Michael Gableman.
December 2, 2021: Assembly Joint Resolution 100, relating to: Reserving to the people the power of referendum to reject acts of the legislature and the power of initiative to propose and approve at an election laws and constitutional amendments, introduced by Representative Gary Hebl and Senator Jeff Smith.
December 8, 2021: The Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections held a public hearing to explore issues related to the state’s voter rolls and election abuses.
December 8, 2021: Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty releases its election audit report.
January 6, 2022: Senate Bill 803, relating to: maintain electronic voting system or automatic tabulating data for twenty-two months, introduced by Senator André Jacque and Representative Timothy Ramthun.
· January 6, 2022: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· January 18, 2021: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
January 6, 2022: Senate Bill 804, relating to: Removing ineligible voters from the official voter registration, introduced by Senator André Jacque and Representative Timothy Ramthun.
· January 6, 2022: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics.
· January 18, 2022: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
January 10, 2022: Dane County judge allows Justice Gableman’s subpoenas to stand.
January 13, 2022: Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Bohren ruled that absentee ballot drop boxes are not permitted under state law.
January 18, 2022: Assembly Joint Resolution 111, relating to: Calling for the resignation of the administrator, assistant administrator, and several members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, introduced by Representative Joe Sanfelippo.
January 19, 2022: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds an informational hearing on WEC database analysis.
January 19, 2022: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections executive session motion to support special counsel.
January 21, 2022: Senate Bill 873, relating to: Restoration of the Right to Vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction, introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Shae Sortwell.
· January 21, 2022: Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Processes and Reform and Ethics.
· January 28, 2022: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics.
January 24, 2022: A three-judge panel on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reinstates drop boxes for the February 2022 elections.
January 25, 2022: Senate Joint Resolution 120, relating to: Reclaiming the ballots for president and vice president that were certified under fraudulent intent.
· January 25, 2022: Resolution introduced by Representative Timothy Ramthun on the Assembly floor.
· January 25, 2021: Senate Joint Resolution 120 was referred to the Assembly Committee on Rules.
January 26, 2022: LRB-5675, relating to: Requiring a watermark on mailed absentee ballots, circulated for co-sponsorship introduced by Representative Cody Horlacher. I am a cosponsor.
January 28, 2022: Michael Gableman expands his investigation of the 2020 by subpoenaing the Evers Administration’s Chief Operating Officer.
January 28, 2022: Senate Bill 934, relating to: Maintenance of the voter registration list, training of municipal clerks, data-sharing agreements, pre-election procedures, lines at the polls on election day, and granting rule-making authority, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative Barb Dittrich.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
January 28, 2022: Senate Bill 935, relating to: Certain kinds of election resources and contracts for election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk, appointment of election officials, allowing an employee of a residential care facility or qualified retirement home to serve as a personal caregiver voting assistant during a public health emergency or incident of infectious disease, and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative John Macco.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
January 28, 2022: Senate Bill 936, relating to: The resolution of complaints filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, reports concerning possible violations of elections laws, post-election audits of the electronic voting systems, printing of absentee ballot applications for recounts, introduced by Senator Kathy Bernier and Representative John Macco.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
January 31, 2022: LRB-5098, relating to: establishing a plan to register qualified electors who are detained in jail and to allow the electors to vote while detained, introduced by Representative Emerson and Senator Taylor.
January 31, 2022: LRB-5936, relating to: Counting individuals confined in state prison to determine populating for redistricting purposes, introduced by Representative Emerson and Senator Taylor.
January 31, 2022: LRB-5183, relating to: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual requirements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty, introduced by Representative Emerson and Senator Taylor.
February 1, 2022: Wisconsin Elections Commission, in a 4-2 vote, allows WEC to use existing guidance as the basis for emergency rules stipulating what errors clerks can fix on absentee ballot envelopes.
February 1, 2022: Both Assembly Republican gubernatorial candidates call for dismantling the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
February 1, 2022: Senate Bill 939, relating to: Absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty, introduced by Senator Stroebel and Representative Gundrum.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
February 1, 2021: Senate Bill 940, relating to: Comparison of voter information on the state’s official voter registration list with information maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, introduced by Representative Rozar and Senator Wimberger.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
February 1, 2022: Senate Bill 941, relating: Overseeing the administration of elections, introduced by Representative Vos and Senator LeMahieu.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Trade.
February 1, 2021: Senate Bill 942, relating to: State agency compliance with election laws, introduced by Senator Stroebel and Representative Petersen.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
February 1, 2022: Senate Bill 943, relating to: Requiring the Wisconsin Elections Commission to send guidance to the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules, introduced by Senator Darling and Representative Spiros.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
February 1, 2022: Senate Bill 945, relating to: Notifications to local elections officials and the elections commission regarding certain prospective jurors, introduced by Representative Shae Sortwell.
February 2, 2022: Senate Joint Resolution 101, relating to: Prohibiting the use of a donation or grant of private resources for purposes of election administration and specifying who may perform tasks related to election administration, introduced by Representative Tyler August and Senator Eric Wimberger.
· February 7, 2022: Public Hearing held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
· February 9, 2022: Executive Session held in the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform, and Ethics.
February 2, 2022: LRB-5898, relating to: Requiring photographic identification to vote, introduced by Representative Pat Snyder.
February 3, 2022: Citizen activists file a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking that they allow drop boxes for the April 5th general election.
February 4, 2022: Senate Bill 946, relating to: whistleblower protection for municipal clerks who witness and report election fraud or irregularities, introduced by Representative Kevin Petersen and Senator Kathy Bernier.
February 4, 2022: LRB-5918, relating to: Commending the Wisconsin Elections Commission and its staff for their outstanding service, introduced by Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Janet Bewley.
February 4, 2022: LRB-5736, relating to: Reports and district attorney charging decisions concerning allegations of fraud or misconduct at an election, introduced by Senator Patrick Testin and Representative Elijah Behnke.
February 4, 2022: The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision (Walsh Bradley, Dallet, Karofsky, and Hagedorn), rejects a lawsuit filed by Rebecca Kleefisch against the Wisconsin Elections Commission over the use of ballot drop boxes.
February 7, 2022: LRB-2250, relating to: Proof of residency for voter registration, introduced by Representative Lisa Subeck and Senator Kelda Roys.
February 9, 2022: Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections holds an informational hearing focused on WEC database analysis.
February 10, 2022: The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision (Ziegler, Roggensack, Bradley, and Hagedorn), ruled that drop boxes could not be used in the April 5, 2022 spring elections.
February 15, 2022: LRB-5957, relating to: Wisconsin’s membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center, introduced by Representative Timothy Ramthun.
February 16, 2022: Wisconsin Elections Commission testified before the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections regarding their database analysis.
February 24, 2022: Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty testified before the Senate Committee on Elections, Elections Processes Reform, and Ethics, to present their 2021 election report.