SB104-engrossed, s. 89 8Section 89. 11.31 (3p) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,51,129 11.31 (3p) Candidates receiving additional grants; exception. If a candidate
10receives a grant under s. 11.50 (9) (ba) or (bb), the disbursement limitation of that
11candidate for the campaign in which the grant is received is increased by the amount
12of that grant.
SB104-engrossed, s. 90 13Section 90. 11.31 (9) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,51,1714 11.31 (9) Adjustment of disbursement levels. (a) In this subsection,
15"consumer price index" means the average of the consumer price index over each
1612-month period, all items, U.S. city average, as determined by the bureau of labor
17statistics of the U.S. department of labor.
SB104-engrossed,52,518 (b) The dollar amounts of all disbursement limitations specified in sub. (1) shall
19be subject to a cost-of-living adjustment to be determined by rule of the board in
20accordance with this subsection. To determine the adjustment, the board shall
21calculate the percentage difference between the consumer price index for the
2212-month period ending on December 31 of each odd-numbered year and the
23consumer price index for calendar year 2003. For each biennium, the board shall
24adjust the disbursement limitations specified under sub. (1) by that percentage to the
25extent required to reflect any difference, rounded to the nearest multiple of $25 in

1the case of amounts of $1 or more, which amount shall be in effect until a subsequent
2rule is promulgated under this subsection. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b),
3and (3), determinations under this subsection may be promulgated as an emergency
4rule under s. 227.24 without providing evidence that the emergency rule is necessary
5for the public peace, health, safety, or welfare, and without a finding of emergency.
SB104-engrossed, s. 91 6Section 91. 11.38 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,52,227 11.38 (1) (a) 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., any such corporation or association
8may establish and administer a separate segregated fund and solicit contributions
9from individuals to the fund to be utilized by such corporation or association, for the
10purpose of supporting or opposing any candidate for state or local office but the
11corporation or association may not make any contribution to the fund. The fund shall
12appoint a treasurer and shall register as a political committee under s. 11.05. A
13parent corporation or association engaging solely in this activity is not subject to
14registration under s. 11.05, but shall register and file special reports on forms
15prescribed by the board disclosing its administrative and solicitation expenses on
16behalf of such fund. A corporation not domiciled in this state need report only its
17expenses for administration and solicitation of contributions in this state together
18with a statement indicating where information concerning other administration and
19solicitation expenses of its fund may be obtained. The reports shall be filed with the
20filing officer for the fund specified in s. 11.02 in the manner provided under s. 11.21
21(16), if applicable, or otherwise in the manner
in which continuing reports are filed
22under s. 11.20 (4) and (8).
SB104-engrossed, s. 92 23Section 92. 11.38 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,53,324 11.38 (6) Any individual or campaign treasurer who receives funds in violation
25of this section shall promptly return such funds to the contributor or, donate the

1funds to the common school fund or a charitable organization or transfer the funds
2to the board for deposit in the Wisconsin election campaign fund
, at the treasurer's
3option.
SB104-engrossed, s. 93 4Section 93. 11.38 (8) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,53,165 11.38 (8) (b) Except as authorized in s. 11.05 (12) (b) and (13), prior to making
6any disbursement on behalf of a political group which is promoting or opposing a
7particular vote at a referendum and prior to accepting any contribution or making
8any disbursement to promote or oppose a particular vote at a referendum, a
9corporation or association organized under ch. 185 shall register with the
10appropriate filing officer specified in s. 11.02 and appoint a treasurer. The
11registration form of the corporation or association under s. 11.05 shall designate an
12account separate from all other corporation or association accounts as a campaign
13depository account, through which all moneys received or expended for the adoption
14or rejection of the referendum shall pass. The corporation or association shall file
15periodic reports under s. 11.20 and under s. 11.21 (16), if applicable, providing the
16information required under s. 11.06 (1).
SB104-engrossed, s. 94 17Section 94. 11.50 (1) (a) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,53,1918 11.50 (1) (a) 1. (intro.) For purposes of qualification for a grant from the general
19account:
SB104-engrossed, s. 95 20Section 95. 11.50 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 11.50 (1) (a) 1. a.
SB104-engrossed, s. 96 21Section 96. 11.50 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 11.50 (1) (a) 1. b.
SB104-engrossed, s. 97 22Section 97. 11.50 (1) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,54,323 11.50 (1) (a) 2m. For purposes of qualification for a grant from a political party
24account, an individual who is certified under s. 7.08 (2) (a) in the general election or
25a special election as the candidate of an eligible political party for a state office, other

1than district attorney, or an individual who has been lawfully appointed and certified
2to replace such an individual on the ballot at the general or a special election and who
3has qualified for a grant under sub. (2).
SB104-engrossed, s. 98 4Section 98. 11.50 (1) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,54,55 11.50 (1) (am) "Eligible political party" means any of the following:
SB104-engrossed,54,96 1. A party qualifying under s. 5.62 (1) (b) for a separate ballot or one or more
7separate columns or rows on a ballot for the period beginning on the date of the
8preceding general election and ending on the day before the general election that
9follows that election.
SB104-engrossed,54,1410 2. A party qualifying under s. 5.62 (2) for a separate ballot or one or more
11separate columns or rows on a ballot for the period beginning on the preceding June
121, or if that June 1 is in an odd-numbered year, the period beginning on June 1 of the
13preceding even-numbered year, and ending on May 31 of the 2nd year following that
14June 1.
SB104-engrossed, s. 99 15Section 99. 11.50 (1) (bm) and (cm) of the statutes are created to read:
SB104-engrossed,54,1716 11.50 (1) (bm) "General account" means the account in the fund created under
17sub. (2w).
SB104-engrossed,54,1918 (cm) "Political party account" means an account in the fund created under sub.
19(2s).
SB104-engrossed, s. 100 20Section 100. 11.50 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,55,1721 11.50 (2) (a) Any individual who desires to qualify as an eligible candidate may
22file an application with the board requesting approval to participate in the fund. The
23application shall be filed no later than the applicable deadline for filing nomination
24papers under s. 8.10 (2) (a), 8.15 (1), 8.20 (8) (a) or 8.50 (3) (a), no later than 4:30 p.m.
25on the 7th day after the primary or date on which the primary would be held if

1required in the case of write-in candidates, or no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 7th day
2after appointment in the case of candidates appointed to fill vacancies. The
3application shall contain a sworn statement that the candidate and his or her
4authorized agents have complied with the contribution limitations prescribed in s.
511.26 and the disbursement limitations prescribed imposed under s. 11.31 (2), as
6adjusted under s. 11.31 (9),
at all times to which such limitations have applied to his
7or her candidacy and will continue to comply with the limitations at all times to
8which the limitations apply to his or her candidacy for the office in contest, unless
9the board determines that the candidate is not eligible to receive a grant, the
10candidate withdraws his or her application under par. (h),
or par. (i) s. 11.31 (3p)
11applies. The application shall also contain a sworn statement that the candidate and
12his or her agents have not accepted any contribution made by a committee other than
13a political party committee during the campaign, or, if any such contribution has
14been accepted, that the contribution has been returned or donated as provided in par.
15(j), and the candidate and his or her agents will not accept any such contribution
16during the campaign, unless the candidate is determined by the board to be ineligible
17to receive a grant after the date of that determination.
SB104-engrossed, s. 101 18Section 101. 11.50 (2) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,56,1919 11.50 (2) (b) 5. The financial reports filed by or on behalf of the candidate as
20of the date of the spring or September primary, or the date that the special primary
21is or would be held, if required, indicate that the candidate has received an amount
22equal to
at least the amount provided in this subdivision 3% of the applicable
23authorized disbursement limitation, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted
24under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m)
, from
25contributions of money, other than loans, made by individuals who reside in this

1state and, in the case of a candidate for legislative office, by individuals at least 50%
2of whom reside in a county having territory within the legislative district in which
3the candidate seeks office
, which contributions have been received during the period
4ending on the date of the spring primary and July 1 preceding such date in the case
5of candidates at the spring election, or the date of the September primary and
6January 1 preceding such date in the case of candidates at the general election, or
7the date that a special primary will or would be held, if required, and 90 days
8preceding such date or the date a special election is ordered, whichever is earlier, in
9the case of special election candidates at a special election, which contributions are
10in the aggregate amount of $100 or less, and which contributions are fully identified
11and itemized as to the exact source thereof. A contribution received from a conduit
12which is identified by the conduit as originating from an individual shall be
13considered a contribution made by the individual. Only the first $100 of an aggregate
14contribution of more than $100 may be counted toward the required percentage. For
15a candidate at the spring or general election for an office identified in s. 11.26 (1) (a)
16or
a candidate at a special election, the required amount to qualify for a grant is 5%
17of the candidate's authorized disbursement limitation under s. 11.31. For any other
18candidate at the general election, the required amount to qualify for a grant is 10%
19of the candidate's authorized disbursement limitation under s. 11.31.
SB104-engrossed, s. 102 20Section 102. 11.50 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,57,921 11.50 (2) (c) If a candidate has not filed financial reports as of the date of the
22spring primary, September primary, special primary, or date that the special primary
23would be held, if required, which indicate that he or she has met the qualification
24under par. (b) 5., the candidate may file a special report with the board. Such report
25shall be filed not later than the 7th day after the primary, or 7th day after the date

1the primary would be held, if required, and shall include such supplementary
2information as to sources of contributions which may be necessary to complete the
3candidate's qualification. The special report shall cover the period from the day after
4the last date covered on the candidate's most recent report, or from the date on which
5the first contribution was received or the first disbursement was made, whichever
6is earlier, if the candidate has not previously filed a report, to the date of such report.
7All information included on the special report shall also be included in the
8candidate's next report under s. 11.20. This paragraph does not apply to a candidate
9who files reports under s. 11.21 (16).
SB104-engrossed, s. 103 10Section 103. 11.50 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,57,1811 11.50 (2) (g) A candidate who voluntarily files an application to receive a grant
12in accordance with this subsection accepts and agrees to comply with the
13contribution limitations prescribed in s. 11.26 and the disbursement limitations
14imposed under s. 11.31 (2), as adjusted under s. 11.31 (9), as binding upon himself
15or herself and his or her agents during the campaign of that candidate as defined in
16s. 11.31 (7), as a precondition to receipt of a grant under this section, unless the board
17determines that the candidate is not eligible to receive a grant, the candidate
18withdraws the application under par. (h),
or par. (i) s. 11.31 (3p) applies.
SB104-engrossed, s. 104 19Section 104. 11.50 (2) (h) of the statutes is repealed.
SB104-engrossed, s. 105 20Section 105. 11.50 (2) (i) of the statutes is repealed.
SB104-engrossed, s. 106 21Section 106. 11.50 (2) (j) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,58,622 11.50 (2) (j) If a candidate who desires to apply for a grant has accepted, or the
23candidate's personal campaign committee has accepted, a contribution from a
24committee other than a political party committee during the campaign for the office
25that the candidate seeks, the candidate shall, before filing an application to receive

1a grant, return the contribution or its monetary equivalent to the contributor, or, at
2the contributor's option, donate an amount equal to the contribution to the fund or
3to the common school fund. If the board later determines that the candidate is
4ineligible to receive a grant, the candidate may then accept contributions from
5committees other than political party committees after the date of that
6determination.
SB104-engrossed, s. 107 7Section 107. 11.50 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,58,128 11.50 (2m) Public Information. (a) Annually, no later than September 1, the
9board may notify the state treasurer that an amount not exceeding 5% of the amount
10transferred to the fund in that year shall be placed in a public information account.
11Moneys in this account shall be expended by the board for the purpose of providing
12public information concerning the purpose and effect of this section and s. 71.10 (3).
SB104-engrossed,58,1513 (b) As part of the public information program under par. (a), the board shall
14prepare an easily understood description of the purpose and effect of this section and
15s. 71.10 (3).
SB104-engrossed,58,1716 (c) Any amount placed in the public information account that is not expended
17by the board in any year shall be retained in that account.
SB104-engrossed, s. 108 18Section 108. 11.50 (2s) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,58,2119 11.50 (2s) Political party accounts. (a) There is established a political party
20account for each eligible political party. Each political party account consists of all
21moneys designated by individuals for deposit in that account under s. 71.10 (3) (a).
SB104-engrossed,59,222 (b) From the account of each eligible political party, the board shall apportion
23moneys to eligible candidates representing that party who qualify to receive grants.
24Whenever an eligible candidate representing an eligible political party receives a
25grant, the state treasurer shall first make payment of the grant from the political

1party account of that party, to the extent that sufficient moneys are available in that
2account to make payment of the grant.
SB104-engrossed,59,53 (c) If a political party for which an account is established under this subsection
4ceases to be an eligible political party, the board shall transfer the unencumbered
5balance of that account to the general account.
SB104-engrossed, s. 109 6Section 109. 11.50 (2w) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,59,97 11.50 (2w) General account. There is established a general account within
8the fund consisting of all moneys designated by individuals for deposit in that
9account under s. 71.10 (3) (a).
SB104-engrossed, s. 110 10Section 110. 11.50 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
SB104-engrossed, s. 111 11Section 111. 11.50 (4) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
SB104-engrossed,59,2012 11.50 (4) Payment of grant amounts. The state treasurer shall make payment
13of each grant to an eligible candidate from the political party account of that
14candidate's political party, if any, if there are sufficient moneys in that account to
15make full payment of the grant, and then from the general account. If there are
16insufficient moneys in the general account to make full payment of a grant, the state
17treasurer shall supplement the general account from the appropriation under s.
1820.855 (4) (ba) in an amount sufficient to make full payment of the grant. Except as
19provided in subs. (4m) and (10), the amount of each grant is the amount specified in
20sub. (9).
SB104-engrossed, s. 112 21Section 112. 11.50 (4m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,60,622 11.50 (4m) Grants for primary campaigns. If an eligible candidate who
23qualifies to receive a grant in a spring, general, or special election was opposed in the
24spring or September primary, or in a special primary, by a candidate who qualified
25to have his or her name appear on the primary ballot and the eligible candidate won

1nomination in that primary, the board shall award to that candidate the primary
2grant specified in sub. (9) (a) at the same time that grants are distributed under that
3paragraph for the spring, general, or special election, provided that the candidate
4has filed with the board, no later than the time specified in s. 8.10 (2) (a), 8.15 (1),
58.20 (8) (a), or 8.50 (3) (a) nomination papers containing at least the following number
6of valid signatures of electors for the office that the candidate seeks:
SB104-engrossed,60,77 (a) For candidates for statewide offices, not less than 4,000 electors.
SB104-engrossed,60,88 (b) For candidates for state senator, not less than 800 electors.
SB104-engrossed,60,99 (c) For candidates for representative to the assembly, not less than 400 electors.
SB104-engrossed, s. 113 10Section 113. 11.50 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,60,2011 11.50 (5) Time of disbursement. The state treasurer shall make the
12disbursements of grants under sub. (9) (a) to the campaign depository account of each
13eligible candidate under subs. (3) and (4) by the end of the 3rd business day following
14notice from the board under s. 7.08 (2) (c) or (cm). If an eligible candidate notifies the
15state treasurer of the information required to make electronic transfers to the
16candidate's campaign depository account, the state treasurer shall transfer to the
17candidate any supplemental grants under sub. (9) (ba) or (bb) for which the candidate
18qualifies immediately following notice from the board under s. 7.08 (2) (c) or (cm).

19Eligible candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of the same political party
20may combine accounts if desired.
SB104-engrossed, s. 114 21Section 114. 11.50 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,60,2522 11.50 (6) Excess moneys. If the amounts which are to be apportioned to each
23eligible candidate under subs. (3) and (4) are more than the amount which a
24candidate may accept under sub. (9), or more than the amount which a candidate
25elects to accept under sub. (10), the excess moneys shall be retained in the fund.
SB104-engrossed, s. 115
1Section 115. 11.50 (9) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,61,22 11.50 (9) (title) Limitation on Amount of grants.
SB104-engrossed, s. 116 3Section 116. 11.50 (9) of the statutes is renumbered 11.50 (9) (a) and amended
4to read:
SB104-engrossed,62,25 11.50 (9) (a) The Except as provided in this paragraph and pars. (ba) and (bb)
6the
total grant available to an eligible candidate may not exceed an amount equal to
7the lesser of 45% of the disbursement level specified for the office that the candidate
8seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without
9respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m) or
that amount which, when added to
10all other contributions accepted from sources other than individuals, political party
11committees and legislative campaign committees
by the candidate, is equal to 45%
12of
the disbursement level specified for the applicable office that the candidate seeks,
13as determined
under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted as provided under s. 11.31 (9) but
14without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m). Except as provided in pars.
15(b), (ba), and (bb), the total grant available to an eligible candidate who qualifies for
16a grant for primary campaign expenses under sub. (4m) may not exceed an amount
17equal to the lesser of 55% of the disbursement level specified for the office that the
18candidate seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9), but
19without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m), or that amount which, when
20added to all other contributions accepted by the candidate, is equal to the
21disbursement level specified for the office that the candidate seeks, as determined
22under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any
23adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m)
. The board shall scrutinize accounts and reports and
24records kept under this chapter to assure that applicable limitations under ss. 11.26
25(9) and 11.31 are not exceeded and any violation is reported. No candidate or

1campaign treasurer may accept grants exceeding the amount authorized by this
2subsection.
SB104-engrossed, s. 117m 3Section 117m. 11.50 (9) (b), (ba) and (bb) of the statutes are created to read:
SB104-engrossed,62,164 11.50 (9) (b) If an eligible candidate who accepts a grant is opposed by one or
5more candidates in a general or special election whose names are certified under s.
67.08 (2) (a) or 8.50 (1) (d) to appear on the ballot, and if a committee intends to receive
7or receives any contribution or contributions that are intended to be used or that are
8used to oppose the election of the eligible candidate who accepts a grant or to support
9a certified opponent of that candidate without cooperation or consultation with any
10certified opposing candidate or such a candidate's agent or authorized committee,
11and not in concert with, or at the request or suggestion of any certified opposing
12candidate's agent or authorized committee, then the board shall make an additional
13grant to the eligible candidate who accepts a grant in an amount equal to the total
14amount of contributions received for the purpose of advocating the election of the
15certified opposing candidate or for the purpose of opposing the election of the eligible
16candidate who accepts the grant, as reported by committees under s. 11.12 (6) (c).
SB104-engrossed,62,2517 (ba) If an eligible candidate at a primary or election, or both, who accepts a
18grant is opposed by one or more candidates who are required, or whose personal
19campaign committees are required, to file a report under s. 11.12 (8), then the board
20shall make an additional grant to the eligible candidate who accepts a grant in an
21amount equal to the total amount or value of disbursements, as reported under s.
2211.12 (8), made by the opposing candidate or candidates exceeding the amount
23specified under s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) for the office which the candidate
24seeks, as adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s.
2511.31 (1m) .
SB104-engrossed,63,7
1(bb) If the sum of the aggregate disbursements made against an eligible
2candidate and of the disbursements made for that candidate's opponent, as reported
3under s. 11.12 (6) (c), exceed 10% of the amount specified under s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de),
4(e), or (f), for the office that the eligible candidate seeks as adjusted under s. 11.31
5(9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m), then the board shall
6make an additional grant to the eligible candidate. The amount of the additional
7grant shall equal the total of such disbursements made.
SB104-engrossed, s. 118 8Section 118. 11.50 (11) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,63,109 11.50 (11) (a) No Except as authorized for candidates who are awarded grants
10under sub. (4m), no
grant may be utilized in any primary.
SB104-engrossed, s. 119 11Section 119. 11.50 (11) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,63,1512 11.50 (11) (e) No candidate may expend, authorize the expenditure of or incur
13any obligation to expend any grant if he or she violates the pledge required under
14sub. (2) (a) as a precondition to receipt of a grant, except as authorized in sub. (2) (h)
15or (i)
.
SB104-engrossed, s. 120 16Section 120. 11.50 (14) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,63,1817 11.50 (14) Certifications to secretary of revenue. (a) In each
18even-numbered year, the board shall certify to the secretary of revenue:
SB104-engrossed,63,2219 1. No later than July 1, the name of each political party that qualifies under
20sub. (1) (am) 1. as an eligible political party as of the preceding June 1 and whose
21state chairperson has filed a request to establish an account for the party under sub.
22(2s) (a).
SB104-engrossed,63,2523 2. No later than December 15, the name of each political party that qualifies
24under sub. (1) (am) 2. as an eligible political party as of the date of the preceding
25general election.
SB104-engrossed,64,4
1(b) As soon as possible after receiving a valid application from an eligible
2candidate under sub. (2) (a) and determining that the candidate is eligible to receive
3a grant, the board shall certify to the secretary of revenue the full name of that
4candidate as the name appears on the candidate's nomination papers.
SB104-engrossed,64,65 (c) In each certification under this subsection, the board shall specify the
6expiration date of the certification.
SB104-engrossed, s. 120m 7Section 120m. 11.60 (3s) and (3t) of the statutes are created to read:
SB104-engrossed,64,178 11.60 (3s) Notwithstanding sub. (1), if any candidate or committee, other than
9a conduit, accepts a contribution, makes a disbursement, or incurs an obligation to
10make a disbursement for the purpose of supporting or opposing a candidate for an
11office specified in s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) without first registering under s.
1211.05 (1), (2), or (2g) to the extent required under s. 11.05 (1), (2), and (2g), or without
13reporting the information required under s. 11.12 (6) (c) or (8) or 11.20 (3) or (4) with
14respect to that contribution, disbursement, or obligation, to the extent required
15under ss. 11.12 (6) (c) and (8) and 11.20 (3) and (4), the candidate or other individual
16or committee may be required to forfeit not more than $500 per day for each day of
17continued violation.
SB104-engrossed,64,23 18(3t) Notwithstanding sub. (1), if any candidate or committee, other than a
19conduit, accepts one or more contributions, makes one or more disbursements, or
20incurs one or more obligations to make disbursements for the purpose of supporting
21or opposing a candidate for an office specified in s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) in
22an amount or value that differs from the amount reported by that individual or
23committee under s. 11.12 (6) (c) or (8) or 11.20 (3) or (4):
SB104-engrossed,65,3
1(a) By more than 5% but not more than 10% cumulatively, the candidate or
2other individual or committee shall forfeit 4 times the amount or value of the
3difference.
SB104-engrossed,65,64 (b) By more than 10% but not more than 15% cumulatively, the candidate or
5other individual or committee shall forfeit 6 times the amount or value of the
6difference.
SB104-engrossed,65,87 (c) By more than 15% cumulatively, the candidate or other individual or
8committee shall forfeit 8 times the amount of the difference.
SB104-engrossed, s. 121 9Section 121. 11.60 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,66,210 11.60 (4) Actions under this section arising out of an election for state office or
11a statewide referendum may be brought by the board or by the district attorney of
12the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred, except as specified in s.
1311.38. Actions under this section arising out of an election for local office or local
14referendum may be brought by the district attorney of the county where the violation
15is alleged to have occurred. Actions under this section arising out of an election for
16county office or a county referendum may be brought by the county board of election
17commissioners of the county wherein the violation is alleged to have occurred. In
18addition, whenever a candidate or personal campaign committee or agent of a
19candidate is alleged to have violated this chapter, action may be brought by the
20district attorney of any county any part of which is contained within the jurisdiction
21or district in which the candidate seeks election.
If a violation concerns a district
22attorney or circuit judge or candidate for such offices, the action shall be brought by
23the attorney general. If a violation concerns the attorney general or a candidate for
24such office, the governor may appoint special counsel under s. 14.11 (2) to bring suit

1in behalf of the state. The counsel shall be independent of the attorney general and
2need not be a state employe at the time of appointment.
SB104-engrossed, s. 122 3Section 122. 11.61 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB104-engrossed,66,64 11.61 (1) (a) Whoever intentionally violates s. 11.05 (1), (2), or (2g) or (2r), 11.07
5(1) or (5), 11.10 (1), 11.12 (5), 11.23 (6), or 11.24 (1) may be fined not more than $10,000
6or imprisoned for not more than 4 years and 6 months or both.
SB104-engrossed, s. 124 7Section 124. 13.625 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB104-engrossed,66,128 13.625 (3m) No elective state official and no personal campaign committee of
9an elective state official may solicit a lobbyist or principal to arrange for another
10person to make a campaign contribution to that official or personal campaign
11committee or to another elective state official or the personal campaign committee
12of that official.
SB104-engrossed, s. 124b 13Section 124b. 19.42 (3m), (4g) and (4r) of the statutes are created to read:
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