AB63-SA5,13,321
6.86
(3) (a) 1. Any elector who is registered and who is hospitalized, may apply
22for and obtain an official ballot by agent. The agent may apply for and obtain a ballot
23for the hospitalized absent elector by presenting a form prescribed by the board and
24containing the required information supplied by the hospitalized elector and signed
1by that elector and any other elector residing in the same municipality as the
2hospitalized elector, corroborating the information contained therein. The
3corroborating elector shall state on the form his or her full name and address.".
AB63-SA5,13,6
5"
Section 24a. 6.86 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
6.... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,13,237
6.86
(3) (a) 2. If a hospitalized elector is not registered, the elector may register
8by agent under this subdivision at the same time that the elector applies for an
9official ballot by agent under subd. 1. To register the elector under this subdivision,
10the agent shall present a completed registration form that contains the required
11information supplied by the elector and the elector's signature, unless the elector is
12unable to sign due to physical disability. In this case, the elector may authorize
13another elector to sign on his or her behalf. Any elector signing a form on another
14elector's behalf shall attest to a statement that the application is made on request
15and by authorization of the named elector, who is unable to sign the form due to
16physical disability. The agent shall present this statement along with all other
17information required under this subdivision. Except as otherwise provided in this
18subdivision, the agent shall in every case provide acceptable proof of the elector's
19residence under s. 6.55 (7). If the agent cannot present this proof, the registration
20form shall be signed and substantiated by another elector residing in the elector's
21municipality of residence, corroborating the information in the form. The form shall
22contain the full name and address of the corroborating elector. The agent shall then
23present acceptable proof of the corroborating elector's residence under s. 6.55 (7).".
AB63-SA5,14,2
1"
Section 25a. 6.869 of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this
2act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,14,6
36.869 Uniform instructions. The board shall prescribe uniform instructions
4for absentee voters. The instructions shall include information concerning whether
5a copy of identification is required to be submitted and, if so, the form of identification
6that is required.".
AB63-SA5,14,9
8"
Section 26a. 6.87 (3) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
9(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,15,410
6.87
(3) (d) A municipal clerk of a municipality may, if the clerk is reliably
11informed by an absent elector of a facsimile transmission number or electronic mail
12address where the elector can receive an absentee ballot, transmit a facsimile or
13electronic copy of the absent elector's ballot to that elector in lieu of mailing under
14this subsection if, in the judgment of the clerk, the time required to send the ballot
15through the mail may not be sufficient to enable return of the ballot by the time
16provided under sub. (6). An elector may receive an absentee ballot under this
17subsection only if the elector has filed a valid application for the ballot under sub. (1).
18If the clerk transmits an absentee ballot under this paragraph, the clerk shall also
19transmit a facsimile or electronic copy of the text of the material that appears on the
20certificate envelope prescribed in sub. (2), together with instructions prescribed by
21the board. The instructions shall require the absent elector to make and subscribe
22to the certification as required under sub. (4) and to enclose the absentee ballot in
23a separate envelope contained within a larger envelope, that shall include the
24completed certificate. The elector shall then mail the absentee ballot with postage
1prepaid to the municipal clerk. Except as authorized in s. 6.97 (2), an absentee ballot
2received under this paragraph shall not be counted unless it is cast in the manner
3prescribed in this paragraph and in accordance with the instructions provided by the
4board.".
AB63-SA5,15,7
6"
Section 28a. 6.87 (4) (a) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
7(this act), is repealed.
AB63-SA5, s. 28b
8Section 28b. 6.87 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
9.... (this act), is renumbered 6.87 (4) and amended to read:
AB63-SA5,16,1210
6.87
(4) Except as otherwise provided in s. 6.875, the elector voting absentee
11shall make and subscribe to the certification before one witness. The absent elector,
12in the presence of the witness, shall mark the ballot in a manner that will not disclose
13how the elector's vote is cast. The elector shall then, still in the presence of the
14witness, fold the ballots so each is separate and so that the elector conceals the
15markings thereon and deposit them in the proper envelope. If a consolidated ballot
16under s. 5.655 is used, the elector shall fold the ballot so that the elector conceals the
17markings thereon and deposit the ballot in the proper envelope.
Except as
18authorized in subds. 2. to 5. and s. 6.875 (6) notwithstanding s. 343.43 (1) (f), the
19elector shall enclose a copy of the license or identification card required under s. 6.86
20(1) (ar) in the envelope, unless the elector is a military elector or an overseas elector
21or the elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). If
the elector has registered
22by mail and has not, or is not certain whether the elector has, previously voted in an
23election for national office in this state identification is required and the document
24enclosed by the elector under this subdivision does not constitute identification, the
1elector shall
also enclose identification in the envelope. Identification is required if
2the elector is not a military elector or an overseas elector
, as defined in s. 6.36 (2) (c),
3and the elector registered by mail and has not voted in an election for national office
4in this state. The elector may receive assistance under sub. (5). The return envelope
5shall then be sealed. The witness may not be a candidate. The envelope shall be
6mailed by the elector, postage prepaid, or delivered in person, to the municipal clerk
7issuing the ballot or ballots. Failure to return an unused ballot in a primary does not
8invalidate the ballot on which the elector's votes are cast. Return of more than one
9marked ballot in a primary or return of a ballot prepared under s. 5.655 or a ballot
10used with an electronic voting system in a primary which is marked for candidates
11of more than one party invalidates all votes cast by the elector for candidates in the
12primary.".
AB63-SA5,16,15
14"
Section 29a. 6.87 (4) (b) 2. to 5. of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin
15Act .... (this act), are repealed.".
AB63-SA5,16,18
17"
Section 29d. 6.875 (title) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
18.... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,16,20
196.875 (title)
Absentee voting in nursing and retirement homes and
20certain community-based residential facilities.".
AB63-SA5,16,23
22"
Section 29n. 6.875 (1) (ap) and (asm) of the statutes, as created by 2005
23Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed.".
AB63-SA5,17,2
1"
Section 29q. 6.875 (2) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
2.... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,17,53
6.875
(2) (a) The procedures prescribed in this section are the exclusive means
4of absentee voting for electors who are occupants of nursing homes, qualified
5community-based residential facilities or qualified retirement homes.".
AB63-SA5,17,8
7"
Section 29s. 6.875 (2) (d) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act
8.... (this act), is repealed.".
AB63-SA5,17,11
10"
Section 29v. 6.875 (3) and (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin
11Act .... (this act), are repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,18,512
6.875
(3) An occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or
13qualified community-based residential facility who qualifies as an absent elector
14and desires to receive an absentee ballot shall make application under s. 6.86 (1) or
15(2) with the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality
16in which the elector is a resident. The clerk or board of election commissioners of a
17municipality receiving an application from an elector who is an occupant of a nursing
18home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility
19located in a different municipality shall, as soon as possible, notify and transmit an
20absentee ballot for the elector to the clerk or board of election commissioners of the
21municipality in which the home or qualified community-based residential facility is
22located. The clerk or board of election commissioners of a municipality receiving an
23application from an elector who is an occupant of a nursing home or qualified
24retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility located in the
1municipality but who is a resident of a different municipality shall, as soon as
2possible, notify and request transmission of an absentee ballot from the clerk or
3board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the elector is a resident.
4The clerk or board of election commissioners shall make a record of all absentee
5ballots to be transmitted, delivered and voted under this section.
AB63-SA5,19,4
6(4) For the purpose of absentee voting in nursing homes and qualified
7retirement homes and qualified community-based residential facilities, the
8municipal clerk or board of election commissioners of each municipality in which one
9or more nursing homes or qualified retirement homes or qualified community-based
10residential facilities are located shall appoint at least 2 special voting deputies for
11the municipality. Upon application under s. 6.86 (1) or (2) by one or more qualified
12electors who are occupants of such a nursing home or qualified retirement home or
13qualified community-based residential facility, the clerk or board of election
14commissioners shall dispatch 2 special voting deputies to visit the home or qualified
15community-based residential facility for the purpose of supervising absentee voting
16procedure by occupants of the home or qualified community-based residential
17facility. The 2 deputies designated to visit each nursing home or qualified retirement
18home and qualified community-based residential facility shall be affiliated with
19different political parties whenever deputies representing different parties are
20available. Nominations for deputy positions may be submitted by the 2 recognized
21political parties whose candidates for governor or president received the greatest
22numbers of votes in the municipality at the most recent general election. The
23deputies shall be specially appointed to carry out duties under this section for the
24period specified in s. 7.30 (6) (a). The clerk or board of election commissioners may
25revoke an appointment at any time. No individual who is employed or retained, or
1within the 2 years preceding appointment has been employed or retained at a
2nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based
3residential facility in the municipality, or any member of the immediate family of
4such an individual as defined in s. 19.42 (7), may be appointed to serve as a deputy.".
AB63-SA5,19,7
6"
Section 30a. 6.875 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
7(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,20,218
6.875
(6) Special voting deputies in each municipality shall, not later than 5
9p.m. on the Friday preceding an election, arrange one or more convenient times with
10the administrator of each nursing home, qualified retirement home, and qualified
11community-based residential facility, in the municipality from which one or more
12occupants have filed an application under s. 6.86 to conduct absentee voting for the
13election. The time may be no earlier than the 4th Monday preceding the election and
14no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election. Upon request of a relative
15of an occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified
16community-based residential facility, the administrator may notify the relative of
17the time or times at which special voting deputies will conduct absentee voting at the
18home or facility, and permit the relative to be present in the room where the voting
19is conducted. At the designated time, 2 deputies appointed under sub. (4) shall visit
20the home or facility. The municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election
21commissioners shall issue a supply of absentee ballots to the deputies sufficient to
22provide for the number of valid applications received by the clerk, and a reasonable
23additional number of ballots. The municipal clerk or executive director shall keep
24a careful record of all ballots issued to the deputies and shall require the deputies to
1return every ballot issued to them. The deputies shall personally offer each elector
2who has filed a proper application the opportunity to cast his or her absentee ballot.
3If an elector is present who has not filed a proper application, the 2 deputies may
4accept an application from the elector and shall issue a ballot to the elector if the
5elector is qualified and the application is proper. The deputies shall each witness the
6certification and may, upon request of the elector, assist the elector in marking the
7elector's ballot. Upon request of the elector, a relative of the elector who is present
8in the room may assist the elector in marking the elector's ballot. All voting shall be
9conducted in the presence of the deputies. No individual other than a deputy may
10witness the certification and no individual other than a deputy or relative of an
11elector may render voting assistance to the elector. Upon completion of the voting,
12the deputies shall promptly deliver, either personally or by 1st class mail, any
13absentee ballot applications and the sealed certificate envelope containing each
14ballot to the clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the
15elector casting the ballot resides, within such time as will permit delivery to the
16polling place serving the elector's residence on election day. Personal delivery may
17be made by the deputies no later than noon on election day. If a qualified elector is
18not able to cast his or her ballot on 2 separate visits by the deputies to the home or
19facility, they shall so inform the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of
20election commissioners, who may then send the ballot to the elector no later than 5
21p.m. on the Friday preceding the election.".
AB63-SA5,20,24
23"
Section 31a. 6.88 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
24(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,21,18
16.88
(3) (a) Any time between the opening and closing of the polls on election
2day, the inspectors shall open the carrier envelope only, and announce the name of
3the absent elector or the identification serial number of the absent elector if the
4elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). When the inspectors find that the
5certification has been properly executed, the applicant is a qualified elector of the
6ward or election district, and the applicant has not voted in the election, they shall
7enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an
8absentee ballot is cast by the elector. They shall then open the envelope containing
9the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The
10inspectors shall take out the ballot without unfolding it or permitting it to be
11unfolded or examined. Unless the ballot is cast under s. 6.95, the inspectors shall
12verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates
13that identification is required and no identification is enclosed or the name or
14address on the document that is provided is not the same as the name and address
15shown on the poll list, the inspectors shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The
16inspectors shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the
17absent elector's name or voting number after his or her name on the poll list in the
18same manner as if the elector had been present and voted in person.".
AB63-SA5,21,21
20"
Section 32a. 6.965 of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this
21act), is repealed.".
AB63-SA5,21,24
23"
Section 33a. 6.97 (1) and (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin
24Act .... (this act), are repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,22,25
16.97
(1) Whenever any individual who is required to provide identification in
2order to be permitted to vote appears to vote at a polling place and cannot provide
3the required identification, the inspectors shall offer the opportunity for the
4individual to vote under this section. If the individual wishes to vote, the inspectors
5shall provide the elector with an envelope marked "Ballot under s. 6.97, stats." on
6which the serial number of the elector is entered and shall require the individual to
7execute on the envelope a written affirmation stating that the individual is a
8qualified elector of the ward or election district where he or she offers to vote and is
9eligible to vote in the election. The inspectors shall, before giving the elector a ballot,
10write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the individual corresponding to
11the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79
12and the notation "s. 6.97". If voting machines are used in the municipality where the
13individual is voting, the individual's vote may be received only upon an absentee
14ballot furnished by the municipal clerk which shall have the corresponding number
15from the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97"
16written on the back of the ballot by the inspectors before the ballot is given to the
17elector. When receiving the individual's ballot, the inspectors shall provide the
18individual with written voting information prescribed by the board under s. 7.08 (8).
19The inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to
20provide identification but did not do so. The inspectors shall notify the individual
21that he or she may provide identification to the municipal clerk or executive director
22of the municipal board of election commissioners. The inspectors shall also promptly
23notify the municipal clerk or executive director of the name, address, and serial
24number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place the ballot inside the
25envelope and place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.
AB63-SA5,23,11
1(2) Whenever any individual who votes by absentee ballot is required to
2provide identification in order to be permitted to vote and does not provide the
3required identification, the inspectors shall write on the back of the absentee ballot
4the serial number of the individual corresponding to the number kept at the election
5on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97". The
6inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to provide
7identification but did not do so. The inspectors shall promptly notify the municipal
8clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners of the
9name, address, and serial number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place
10the ballot inside an envelope on which the name and serial number of the elector is
11entered and shall place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.".
AB63-SA5,23,14
13"
Section 35a. 6.97 (3) (a) and (c) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin
14Act .... (this act), are repealed.
AB63-SA5, s. 35b
15Section 35b. 6.97 (3) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
16(this act), is renumbered 6.97 (3) and amended to read:
AB63-SA5,24,1217
6.97
(3) Whenever the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal
18board of election commissioners is informed by the inspectors that a ballot has been
19cast under this section, the clerk or executive director shall promptly provide written
20notice to the board of canvassers of each municipality, special purpose district, and
21county that is responsible for canvassing the election of the number of ballots cast
22under this section in each ward or election district. The municipal clerk or executive
23director then shall determine whether each individual voting under this section is
24qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the individual's ballot is cast.
1If the elector is required to provide a license or identification card or copy thereof
2under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) and fails to do so, the elector bears the burden of
3correcting the omission by providing the license or identification card or copy thereof
4at the polling place before the closing hour or at the office of the municipal clerk or
5board of election commissioners no later than 4 p.m. on the day after the election. 6The municipal clerk or executive director shall make a record of the procedure used
7to determine the validity of each ballot
cast under this section. If, prior to 4 p.m. on
8the day after the election, the municipal clerk or executive director determines that
9the individual is qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the
10individual's ballot is cast, the municipal clerk or executive director shall notify the
11board of canvassers for each municipality, special purpose district and county that
12is responsible for canvassing the election of that fact.".
AB63-SA5,24,15
14"
Section 36a. 7.08 (8) (title) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
15.... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,24,1716
7.08
(8) (title)
Electors voting without identification or pursuant to court
17order.".
AB63-SA5,24,20
19"
Section 37a. 10.02 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act
20.... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,25,521
10.02
(3) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote,
22an elector shall state his or her name and address and provide identification if
23required by federal law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of 2
24inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall
1retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an
2elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector's minor child
3or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for
4casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular
5voting choice.".
AB63-SA5,25,8
7"
Section 37h. 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin
8Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,25,119
12.13
(2) (b) 6m. Obtain an absentee ballot for voting in a nursing home or
10qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility under
11s. 6.875 (6) and fail to return the ballot to the issuing officer.".
AB63-SA5,25,13
13"
Section 37n. 12.13 (3) (v) of the statutes is created to read:
AB63-SA5,25,1614
12.13
(3) (v) Corroborate any information offered by a proposed elector for the
15purpose of permitting the person to register to vote or to vote, knowing such
16information to be false.".
AB63-SA5,25,19
18"
Section 37s. 12.13 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
19(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,26,220
12.13
(4) Nursing and retirement home and community-based residential
21facility voting. No employee of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or
22qualified community-based residential facility, as defined in s. 6.875 (1) (as), may
23disclose the designated time arranged for absentee voting by occupants of the home
24or community-based residential facility under s. 6.875 (6) to any person other than
1an occupant of the home or qualified community-based residential facility or a
2relative of an occupant, as defined in s. 6.875 (1), who requests to be so informed.".
AB63-SA5,26,5
4"
Section 38a. 343.50 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
5(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,26,146
343.50
(3) Design and contents of card. The card shall be the same size as
7an operator's license but shall be of a design which is readily distinguishable from
8the design of an operator's license and bear upon it the words "IDENTIFICATION
9CARD ONLY". The information on the card shall be the same as specified under s.
10343.17 (3). The card may serve as a document of gift under s. 157.06 (2) (b) and (c)
11and the holder may affix a sticker thereto as provided in s. 343.175 (3). The card may
12also serve as a document of refusal to make an anatomical gift under s. 157.06 (2) (i).
13The card shall contain the holder's photograph and, if applicable, shall be of the
14design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12.".
AB63-SA5,26,17
16"
Section 39a. 343.50 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
17(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,27,218
343.50
(4) Application. The application for an identification card shall include
19any information required under ss. 85.103 (2) and 343.14 (2) (a), (b), (bm), (br), and
20(em), and such further information as the department may reasonably require to
21enable it to determine whether the applicant is entitled by law to an identification
22card. The department shall, as part of the application process, take a photograph of
23the applicant to comply with sub. (3). No application may be processed without the
1photograph being taken. Misrepresentations in violation of s. 343.14 (5) are
2punishable as provided in s. 343.14 (9).".
AB63-SA5,27,5
4"
Section 40a. 343.50 (4g) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
5(this act), is repealed.".
AB63-SA5,27,8
7"
Section 41a. 343.50 (5) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
8(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,27,129
343.50
(5) Valid period; fees. The fee for an original card and for the
10reinstatement of an identification card after cancellation under sub. (10) shall be $9.
11The card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 4 years from the applicant's next
12birthday after the date of issuance.".
AB63-SA5,27,15
14"
Section 42a. 343.50 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act ....
15(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB63-SA5,27,2216
343.50
(6) Renewal. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the card, the
17department shall mail a renewal application to the last-known address of each
18identification card holder. The department shall include with the application
19information, as developed by all organ procurement organizations in cooperation
20with the department, that promotes anatomical donations and which relates to the
21anatomical donation opportunity available under s. 343.175. The fee for a renewal
22identification card shall be $9, which card shall be valid for 4 years.".
AB63-SA5,28,4
1(1) The legislative council staff is directed to study the implementation of this
2act for the 2006 spring primary and election. The legislative council staff shall report
3its findings and recommendations, including recommendations for any legislative
4changes, to the 2007 legislature when it convenes.".
AB63-SA5,28,7
6"
Section 44.
Effective dates. This act takes effect on January 1, 2006, or the
7day after publication, whichever is later, except as follows:".
AB63-SA5,28,19
9"
(1m) The repeal of sections 6.15 (2) (bm) and (d) 1g., 6.79 (3) (b) and (7), 6.87
10(4) (a) and (b) 2. to 5., 6.875 (1) (ap) and (asm) and (2) (d), 6.965, 6.97 (3) (a) and (c),
11and 343.50 (4g) of the statutes, the renumbering of section 6.79 (3) (a) of the statutes,
12the renumbering and amendment of sections 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and 6.97 (3) (b) of the
13statutes, the repeal and recreation of sections 5.35 (6) (a) 2. and 4a., 6.15 (2) (d) 1r.
14and (3), 6.22 (2) (b), 6.24 (4) (d), 6.29 (1) and (2) (a), 6.33 (2) (b), 6.55 (2) (b) and (c)
151. and 2. and (3), 6.79 (2) (a) and (d), (3) (title), (4), and (6), 6.82 (1) (a), 6.86 (1) (ar)
16and (3) (a) 1. and 2., 6.869, 6.87 (3) (d), 6.875 (title), (2) (a), (3), (4), and (6), 6.88 (3)
17(a), 6.97 (1) and (2), 7.08 (8) (title), 10.02 (3) (a), 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. and (4), and 343.50
18(3), (4), (5), and (6) of the statutes, and the creation of sections 6.56 (5) and 12.13 (3)
19(v) of the statutes take effect on May 1, 2006.".