Eligibility to vote in Wisconsin (second consideration).
Impact
The proposed amendment builds on existing constitutional provisions by reinforcing the status of citizenship as a prerequisite for voter eligibility in Wisconsin. This could have significant implications for voter registration processes and the overall electoral landscape, ensuring that all individuals who cast votes meet basic citizenship requirements. By establishing a clearer framework for who qualifies as an elector, the amendment seeks to streamline the voting process and enhance the security of elections.
Summary
SJR71 proposes a constitutional amendment regarding voting eligibility in Wisconsin. It specifies that only United States citizens who are 18 years of age or older and reside in an election district may vote in elections for national, state, or local offices, as well as in statewide or local referendums. The bill aims to clarify and solidify voter eligibility criteria, which has been a pivotal topic in discussions surrounding electoral integrity and access.
Contention
The SJR71 has evoked various opinions among legislators and advocacy groups. Supporters argue that it strengthens electoral integrity by ensuring that only citizens participate in voting, potentially addressing longstanding concerns about non-citizen voting. Conversely, opponents express concerns that such a measure could inadvertently disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly among certain communities or demographics who may face challenges in the registration process. This controversy highlights the delicate balance between safeguarding election integrity and ensuring equitable access to the electoral process.
Prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced moneys or equipment in connection with the conduct of elections and specifying who may perform tasks related to the conduct of an election (second consideration).
Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin elections and prohibiting voting for candidates of more than one political party in primaries for partisan office (first consideration).
Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin elections and prohibiting voting for candidates of more than one political party in primaries for partisan office (first consideration).
Prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced moneys or equipment in connection with the conduct of elections and specifying who may perform tasks related to the conduct of an election (second consideration).
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.
(Constitutional Amendment) Requires legislative approval of a proposed constitutional amendment in two sessions before being submitted to the electors for ratification