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2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE
2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 924
January 12, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives SUBECK, C. ANDERSON, J.
ANDERSON, CLANCY, CONLEY, CONSIDINE, DRAKE, EMERSON, HONG, JACOBSON,
JOERS, MADISON, OHNSTAD, ORTIZ-VELEZ, PALMERI, RATCLIFF, SHELTON, SINICKI,
SNODGRASS and STUBBS, cosponsored by Senators ROYS, AGARD, LARSON,
SPREITZER and WIRCH. Referred to Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
AN ACT to create 6.34 (3) (a) 14., 6.34 (3) (a) 15., 6.34 (3) (a) 16., 6.34 (3) (a) 17.
and 6.34 (3) (a) 18. of the statutes; relating to: proof of residence for voter
registration.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, an elector may use any of a number of identifying
documents as proof of residence in order to register to vote, including a bank
statement, paycheck, utility bill, property tax bill, check or other document issued
by a unit of government, or current and valid operator's license or identification card
issued by the Department of Transportation. Current law provides that such
identifying documents must specify the elector's name and residential address. This
bill adds the following to the list of identifying documents that an elector may use
as proof of residence in order to register to vote:
1. A W-2 form.
2. A medical billing statement.
3. A service welcome letter, such as from a financial institution, utility, or credit
card company.
4. An insurance document.
5. A report card, official school transcript, or certified school record.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
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SECTION 1 ASSEMBLY BILL 924
SECTION 1. 6.34 (3) (a) 14. of the statutes is created to read:
6.34 (3) (a) 14. A W-2 form for the current year or the year preceding the date
of the election.
SECTION 2. 6.34 (3) (a) 15. of the statutes is created to read:
6.34 (3) (a) 15. A medical billing statement of a physician or hospital for the
period commencing not earlier than 90 days before the day registration is made.
SECTION 3. 6.34 (3) (a) 16. of the statutes is created to read:
6.34 (3) (a) 16. A service welcome letter, such as from a financial institution,
utility, or credit card company, for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days
before the day registration is made.
SECTION 4. 6.34 (3) (a) 17. of the statutes is created to read:
6.34 (3) (a) 17. An insurance document for the current year or the year
preceding the date of the election.
SECTION 5. 6.34 (3) (a) 18. of the statutes is created to read:
6.34 (3) (a) 18. A report card, official school transcript, or certified school record
dated no earlier than 9 months before the date of the election.
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