WI
Wisconsin Senate Bill SB593

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB593

Introduced
10/30/23  
Refer
10/30/23  
Report Pass
1/11/24  

Caption

Absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and court determinations of incompetency and ineligibility to vote.

Impact

The proposed changes in SB593 are expected to impact state laws regarding absentee voting by establishing clearer guidelines and procedures tailored for specific demographics within residential care environments. This may involve adjustments to current voting regulations to accommodate residents who may have experienced challenges in participating in elections due to issues related to incompetency and ineligibility. The bill seeks to maintain the integrity of the voting process while ensuring that the rights of vulnerable populations are upheld. As such, it reflects an overarching commitment to enhancing voter accessibility across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 593 addresses absentee voting protocols specifically for residents in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes. The bill aims to simplify the voting process for individuals who may face difficulties in casting their ballots due to physical limitations or health issues associated with residing in these types of facilities. By ensuring these residents can participate in elections, the legislation underscores the importance of inclusivity within the electoral process, aiming to enhance voter access and rights for those in need of additional support due to their circumstances.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the discussions around SB593 could reveal notable points of contention. Key debates may arise from differing opinions on how to assess the criteria for determining incompetency and ineligibility among voters in care facilities. Stakeholders might express concerns over the implications of such determinations, as they could inadvertently disenfranchise certain segments of the population if not handled with care. Additionally, debates might center on the resources available to implement the bill effectively, as well as the ongoing challenge of ensuring ballot security and the prevention of unauthorized voting in these settings.

Latest SB593 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI AB572

Absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and court determinations of incompetency and ineligibility to vote.

WI SB887

Absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes.

WI AB567

Transmitting and canvassing absentee ballots, use of central counting locations, election night reporting, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, notifications and verifications concerning citizenship status, court determinations of incompetency and ineligibility to vote, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI SB685

Transmitting and canvassing absentee ballots, use of central counting locations, election night reporting, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, notifications and verifications concerning citizenship status, court determinations of incompetency and ineligibility to vote, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI AB570

Certain kinds of election fraud, 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 care voting assistant during a public health emergency or an incident of infectious disease, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI SB631

Certain kinds of election fraud, 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 care voting assistant during a public health emergency or an incident of infectious disease, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI HB1165

Modify certain provisions pertaining to absentee voting.

WI HF573

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote; voter ID card created; provisional ballots established; compensation methods prohibited; identification of individuals acting as agent for absentee voter or providing assistance to voter required; counties, municipalities, and school districts prohibited from accepting contributions; absentee voting requirements amended; and money appropriated.

WI HF1188

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote; voter ID card created; provisional ballots established; compensation methods prohibited; identification of individuals acting as agent for absentee voter or providing assistance to voter required; counties, municipalities, and school districts prohibited from accepting contributions; absentee voting requirements amended; and money appropriated.

WI HF1251

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote; voter ID card created; provisional ballots established; compensation methods prohibited; identification of individuals acting as agent for absentee voter or providing assistance to voter required; counties, municipalities, and school districts prohibited from accepting contributions; absentee voting requirements amended; and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

WI AB572

Absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and court determinations of incompetency and ineligibility to vote.

MI HB4227

Elections: qualified voter file; most recent digitized photographic image of an elector to be contained in the qualified vote file; require, and require election officials to compare the digitized photographic image of an elector to that elector before voting. Amends secs. 509q, 509gg, 509hh, 523, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509q et seq.).

OH HB552

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CT SB00901

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CT SB01074

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CT HB07228

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CT HB07242

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CT HB07287

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