Amendment SA5-AB63

AB63-SA5,4,8 6.24 (4) (d) An overseas elector who is not registered may request both a registration form and an absentee ballot at the same time, and the municipal clerk shall send the ballot automatically if the registration form is received within the time prescribed in s. 6.28 (1). The board shall prescribe a special certificate form for the envelope in which the absentee ballot for overseas electors is contained, which shall be substantially similar to that provided under s. 6.87 (2). Notwithstanding s. 6.87 (4), an overseas elector shall make and subscribe to the special certificate form before a witness who is an adult U.S. citizen.".

AB63-SA5,4,9 9. Page 7, line 2: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,4,11 " Section 8a. 6.29 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,4,16 6.29 (1) No names may be added to a registration list for any election after the close of registration, except as authorized under this section or s. 6.28 (1), 6.55 (2), or 6.86 (3) (a) 2. Any person whose name is not on the registration list but who is otherwise a qualified elector is entitled to vote at the election upon compliance with this section.".

AB63-SA5,4,17 10. Page 7, line 17: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,4,19 " Section 8h. 6.29 (2) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,5,9 6.29 (2) (a) Any qualified elector of a municipality who has not previously filed a registration form or whose name does not appear on the registration list of the municipality may register after the close of registration but not later than 5 p.m. or the close of business, whichever is later, on the day before an election at the office of the municipal clerk and at the office of the clerk's agent if the clerk delegates responsibility for electronic maintenance of the registration list to an agent under s. 6.33 (5) (b). The elector shall complete, in the manner provided under s. 6.33 (2), a registration form containing all information required under s. 6.33 (1). The elector shall also provide acceptable proof of residence under s. 6.55 (7). Alternatively, if the elector is unable to provide acceptable proof of residence under s. 6.55 (7), the information contained in the registration form shall be corroborated in a statement that is signed by any other elector of the municipality and that contains the current street address of the corroborating elector. The corroborating elector shall then provide acceptable proof of residence under s. 6.55 (7).".

AB63-SA5,5,10 11. Page 7, line 23: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,5,12 " Section 8s. 6.33 (2) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,5,17 6.33 (2) (b) Except as provided in s. 6.86 (3) (a) 2., the registration form shall be signed by the registering elector and any corroborating elector under s. 6.29 (2) (a) or 6.55 (2) before the clerk, issuing officer or registration deputy. The form shall contain a certification by the registering elector that all statements are true and correct.".

AB63-SA5,5,18 12. Page 8, line 16: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,5,20 " Section 9a. 6.55 (2) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,6,7 6.55 (2) (b) Upon executing the registration form under par. (a), the elector shall provide acceptable proof of residence under sub. (7). If the elector cannot provide acceptable proof of residence, the information contained in the registration form shall be corroborated in a statement that is signed by any elector who resides in the same municipality as the registering elector and that contains the current street address of the corroborating elector. The corroborator shall then provide acceptable proof of residence as provided in sub. (7). The signing by the elector executing the registration form and by any corroborator shall be in the presence of the special registration deputy or inspector. Upon compliance with this procedure, the elector shall be permitted to cast his or her vote, if the elector complies with all other requirements for voting at the polling place.".

AB63-SA5,6,8 13. Page 9, line 17: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,6,10 " Section 10a. 6.55 (2) (c) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,7,6 6.55 (2) (c) 1. As an alternative to registration at the polling place under pars. (a) and (b), the board of election commissioners, or the governing body of any municipality may by resolution require a person who qualifies as an elector and who is not registered and desires to register on the day of an election to do so at another readily accessible location in the same building as the polling place serving the elector's residence or at an alternate polling place assigned under s. 5.25 (5) (b), instead of at the polling place serving the elector's residence. In such case, the municipal clerk shall prominently post a notice of the registration location at the polling place. The municipal clerk, deputy clerk or special registration deputy at the registration location shall require such person to execute a registration form as prescribed under par. (a) and to provide acceptable proof of residence as provided under sub. (7). If the elector cannot provide acceptable proof of residence, the information contained in the registration form shall be corroborated in the manner provided in par. (b). The signing by the elector executing the registration form and by any corroborator shall be in the presence of the municipal clerk, deputy clerk, or special registration deputy. Upon proper completion of registration, the municipal clerk, deputy clerk or special registration deputy shall serially number the registration and give one copy to the elector for presentation at the polling place serving the elector's residence or an alternate polling place assigned under s. 5.25 (5) (b).".

AB63-SA5,7,7 14. Page 10, line 2: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,7,9 " Section 11a. 6.55 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,7,18 6.55 (2) (c) 2. Upon compliance with the procedures under subd. 1., the municipal clerk or deputy clerk shall issue a certificate addressed to the inspectors of the proper polling place directing that the elector be permitted to cast his or her vote if the elector complies with all requirements for voting at the polling place. The clerk shall enter the name and address of the elector on the face of the certificate. If the elector's registration is corroborated, the clerk shall also enter the name and address of the corroborator on the face of the certificate. The certificate shall be numbered serially and prepared in duplicate. The municipal clerk shall preserve one copy in his or her office.".

AB63-SA5,7,19 15. Page 11, line 4: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,7,21 " Section 12a. 6.55 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,8,19 6.55 (3) Any qualified elector in the ward or election district where the elector desires to vote whose name does not appear on the registration list but who claims to be registered to vote in the election may request permission to vote at the polling place for that ward or election district. When the request is made, the inspector shall require the person to give his or her name and address. If the elector is not at the polling place which serves the ward or election district where the elector resides, the inspector shall provide the elector with directions to the correct polling place. If the elector is at the correct polling place, the elector shall then execute the following written statement: "I, ...., hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, I am a qualified elector, having resided at .... for at least 10 days immediately preceding this election, and that I am not disqualified on any ground from voting, and I have not voted at this election and am properly registered to vote in this election." The person shall be required to provide acceptable proof of residence as provided under sub. (7) and shall then be given the right to vote. If the elector cannot provide acceptable proof of residence, the statement shall be certified by the elector and shall be corroborated in a statement that is signed by any other elector who resides in the municipality and that contains the current street address of the corroborating elector. The corroborator shall then provide acceptable proof of residence as provided in sub. (7). Whenever the question of identity or residence cannot be satisfactorily resolved and the elector cannot be permitted to vote, an inspector shall telephone the office of the municipal clerk to reconcile the records at the polling place with those at the office.".

AB63-SA5,8,20 16. Page 11, line 5: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,8,21 " Section 13a. 6.56 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB63-SA5,9,4 6.56 (5) Whenever any letter or postcard mailed under this section is returned undelivered, or whenever the U.S. postal service notifies the clerk of an improper address which was apparently improper on the day of the election or whenever it otherwise appears that a person has voted who is not qualified or has voted more than once in an election, and the person has been permitted to vote after corroboration was made under s. 6.55 (2) or (3) or 6.86 (3) (a) 2., the name of the corroborator shall also be provided to the district attorney.".

AB63-SA5,9,5 17. Page 11, line 25: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,9,7 " Section 14a. 6.79 (2) (a) and (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,9,14 6.79 (2) Voting procedure. (a) Unless information on the poll list is entered electronically, the municipal clerk shall supply the inspectors with 2 copies of the most current official registration list or lists prepared under s. 6.36 (2) (a) for use as poll lists at the polling place. Except as provided in sub. (6), each person, before receiving a serial number, shall state his or her full name and address. The officials shall verify that the name and address provided by the person are the same as the person's name and address on the poll list.

AB63-SA5,9,20 (d) If the poll list indicates that identification is required, the officials shall require the elector to provide identification. If identification is provided, the officials shall verify that the name and address on the identification provided is the same as the name and address shown on the registration list. If identification is required and not provided, the officials shall offer the opportunity for the elector to vote under s. 6.97.".

AB63-SA5,9,21 18. Page 12, line 3: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,9,23 " Section 15a. 6.79 (3) (title) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,9,24 6.79 (3) (title) Refusal to give name and address.".

AB63-SA5,10,1 19. Page 12, line 4: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,10,3 " Section 16a. 6.79 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 6.79 (3).".

AB63-SA5,10,4 20. Page 12, line 11: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,10,6 " Section 17a. 6.79 (3) (b) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.".

AB63-SA5,10,7 21. Page 13, line 2: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,10,9 " Section 18a. 6.79 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,10,23 6.79 (4) Supplemental information. When any elector provides acceptable proof of residence under s. 6.15, 6.29 or 6.55 (2) or (3), the election officials shall enter the type of identifying document provided on the poll list, or separate list maintained under sub. (2) (c). If the document submitted as proof of identity or residence includes a number which applies only to the individual holding that document, the election officials shall also enter that number on the list. When any elector corroborates the registration identity or residence of any person offering to vote under s. 6.55 (2) (b) or (c) or (3), or the registration identity or residence of any person registering on election day under s. 6.86 (3) (a) 2., the election officials shall also enter the name and address of the corroborator next to the name of the elector whose information is being corroborated on the poll list, or the separate list maintained under sub. (2) (c). When any person offering to vote has been challenged and taken the oath, following the person's name on the poll list, the officials shall enter the word "Sworn".".

AB63-SA5,10,24 22. Page 13, line 11: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,11,2 " Section 19a. 6.79 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,11,9 6.79 (6) Confidential names and addresses. An elector who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2) may present his or her identification card issued under s. 6.47 (3), or give his or her name and identification serial number issued under s. 6.47 (3), in lieu of stating his or her name and address under sub. (2). If the elector's name and identification serial number appear on the confidential portion of the list, the inspectors shall issue a voting serial number to the elector, record that number on the poll list and permit the elector to vote.".

AB63-SA5,11,10 23. Page 13, line 19: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,11,12 " Section 20a. 6.79 (7) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.".

AB63-SA5,11,13 24. Page 14, line 18: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,11,15 " Section 21a. 6.82 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,12,10 6.82 (1) (a) When any inspectors are informed that an elector is at the entrance to the polling place who as a result of disability is unable to enter the polling place, they shall permit the elector to be assisted in marking a ballot by any individual selected by the elector, except the elector's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The individual selected by the elector shall provide identification for the assisted elector, whenever required, and all other information necessary for the elector to obtain a ballot under s. 6.79 (2). The inspectors shall issue a ballot to the individual selected by the elector and shall accompany the individual to the polling place entrance where the assistance is to be given. If the ballot is a paper ballot, the assisting individual shall fold the ballot after the ballot is marked by the assisting individual. The assisting individual shall then immediately take the ballot into the polling place and give the ballot to an inspector. The inspector shall distinctly announce that he or she has "a ballot offered by .... (stating person's name), an elector who, as a result of disability, is unable to enter the polling place without assistance". The inspector shall then ask, "Does anyone object to the reception of this ballot?" If no objection is made, the inspectors shall record the elector's name under s. 6.79 and deposit the ballot in the ballot box, and shall make a notation on the poll list: "Ballot received at poll entrance".".

AB63-SA5,12,11 25. Page 15, line 5: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,12,13 " Section 22a. 6.86 (1) (ar) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,12,17 6.86 (1) (ar) Except as authorized in s. 6.875 (6), the municipal clerk shall not issue an absentee ballot unless the clerk receives a written application therefor from a qualified elector of the municipality. The clerk shall retain each absentee ballot application until destruction is authorized under s. 7.23 (1).".

AB63-SA5,12,18 26. Page 15, line 17: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,12,20 " Section 23a. 6.86 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,13,3 6.86 (3) (a) 1. Any elector who is registered and who is hospitalized, may apply for and obtain an official ballot by agent. The agent may apply for and obtain a ballot for the hospitalized absent elector by presenting a form prescribed by the board and containing the required information supplied by the hospitalized elector and signed by that elector and any other elector residing in the same municipality as the hospitalized elector, corroborating the information contained therein. The corroborating elector shall state on the form his or her full name and address.".

AB63-SA5,13,4 27. Page 16, line 10: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,13,6 " Section 24a. 6.86 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,13,23 6.86 (3) (a) 2. If a hospitalized elector is not registered, the elector may register by agent under this subdivision at the same time that the elector applies for an official ballot by agent under subd. 1. To register the elector under this subdivision, the agent shall present a completed registration form that contains the required information supplied by the elector and the elector's signature, unless the elector is unable to sign due to physical disability. In this case, the elector may authorize another elector to sign on his or her behalf. Any elector signing a form on another elector's behalf shall attest to a statement that the application is made on request and by authorization of the named elector, who is unable to sign the form due to physical disability. The agent shall present this statement along with all other information required under this subdivision. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the agent shall in every case provide acceptable proof of the elector's residence under s. 6.55 (7). If the agent cannot present this proof, the registration form shall be signed and substantiated by another elector residing in the elector's municipality of residence, corroborating the information in the form. The form shall contain the full name and address of the corroborating elector. The agent shall then present acceptable proof of the corroborating elector's residence under s. 6.55 (7).".

AB63-SA5,13,24 28. Page 16, line 18: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,14,2 " Section 25a. 6.869 of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,14,6 6.869 Uniform instructions. The board shall prescribe uniform instructions for absentee voters. The instructions shall include information concerning whether a copy of identification is required to be submitted and, if so, the form of identification that is required.".

AB63-SA5,14,7 29. Page 17, line 13: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,14,9 " Section 26a. 6.87 (3) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,15,4 6.87 (3) (d) A municipal clerk of a municipality may, if the clerk is reliably informed by an absent elector of a facsimile transmission number or electronic mail address where the elector can receive an absentee ballot, transmit a facsimile or electronic copy of the absent elector's ballot to that elector in lieu of mailing under this subsection if, in the judgment of the clerk, the time required to send the ballot through the mail may not be sufficient to enable return of the ballot by the time provided under sub. (6). An elector may receive an absentee ballot under this subsection only if the elector has filed a valid application for the ballot under sub. (1). If the clerk transmits an absentee ballot under this paragraph, the clerk shall also transmit a facsimile or electronic copy of the text of the material that appears on the certificate envelope prescribed in sub. (2), together with instructions prescribed by the board. The instructions shall require the absent elector to make and subscribe to the certification as required under sub. (4) and to enclose the absentee ballot in a separate envelope contained within a larger envelope, that shall include the completed certificate. The elector shall then mail the absentee ballot with postage prepaid to the municipal clerk. Except as authorized in s. 6.97 (2), an absentee ballot received under this paragraph shall not be counted unless it is cast in the manner prescribed in this paragraph and in accordance with the instructions provided by the board.".

AB63-SA5,15,5 30. Page 19, line 6: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,15,7 " Section 28a. 6.87 (4) (a) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

AB63-SA5, s. 28b Section 28b. 6.87 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 6.87 (4) and amended to read:

AB63-SA5,16,12 6.87 (4) Except as otherwise provided in s. 6.875, the elector voting absentee shall make and subscribe to the certification before one witness. The absent elector, in the presence of the witness, shall mark the ballot in a manner that will not disclose how the elector's vote is cast. The elector shall then, still in the presence of the witness, fold the ballots so each is separate and so that the elector conceals the markings thereon and deposit them in the proper envelope. If a consolidated ballot under s. 5.655 is used, the elector shall fold the ballot so that the elector conceals the markings thereon and deposit the ballot in the proper envelope. Except as authorized in subds. 2. to 5. and s. 6.875 (6) notwithstanding s. 343.43 (1) (f), the elector shall enclose a copy of the license or identification card required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) in the envelope, unless the elector is a military elector or an overseas elector or the elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). If the elector has registered by mail and has not, or is not certain whether the elector has, previously voted in an election for national office in this state identification is required and the document enclosed by the elector under this subdivision does not constitute identification, the elector shall also enclose identification in the envelope. Identification is required if the elector is not a military elector or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.36 (2) (c), and the elector registered by mail and has not voted in an election for national office in this state. The elector may receive assistance under sub. (5). The return envelope shall then be sealed. The witness may not be a candidate. The envelope shall be mailed by the elector, postage prepaid, or delivered in person, to the municipal clerk issuing the ballot or ballots. Failure to return an unused ballot in a primary does not invalidate the ballot on which the elector's votes are cast. Return of more than one marked ballot in a primary or return of a ballot prepared under s. 5.655 or a ballot used with an electronic voting system in a primary which is marked for candidates of more than one party invalidates all votes cast by the elector for candidates in the primary.".

AB63-SA5,16,13 31. Page 20, line 14: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,16,15 " Section 29a. 6.87 (4) (b) 2. to 5. of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed.".

AB63-SA5,16,16 32. Page 20, line 17: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,16,18 " Section 29d. 6.875 (title) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,16,20 6.875 (title) Absentee voting in nursing and retirement homes and certain community-based residential facilities.".

AB63-SA5,16,21 33. Page 20, line 24: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,16,23 " Section 29n. 6.875 (1) (ap) and (asm) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed.".

AB63-SA5,16,24 34. Page 21, line 4: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,17,2 " Section 29q. 6.875 (2) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,17,5 6.875 (2) (a) The procedures prescribed in this section are the exclusive means of absentee voting for electors who are occupants of nursing homes, qualified community-based residential facilities or qualified retirement homes.".

AB63-SA5,17,6 35. Page 21, line 16: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,17,8 " Section 29s. 6.875 (2) (d) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.".

AB63-SA5,17,9 36. Page 23, line 17: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,17,11 " Section 29v. 6.875 (3) and (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,18,5 6.875 (3) An occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility who qualifies as an absent elector and desires to receive an absentee ballot shall make application under s. 6.86 (1) or (2) with the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the elector is a resident. The clerk or board of election commissioners of a municipality receiving an application from an elector who is an occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility located in a different municipality shall, as soon as possible, notify and transmit an absentee ballot for the elector to the clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the home or qualified community-based residential facility is located. The clerk or board of election commissioners of a municipality receiving an application from an elector who is an occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility located in the municipality but who is a resident of a different municipality shall, as soon as possible, notify and request transmission of an absentee ballot from the clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the elector is a resident. The clerk or board of election commissioners shall make a record of all absentee ballots to be transmitted, delivered and voted under this section.

AB63-SA5,19,4 (4) For the purpose of absentee voting in nursing homes and qualified retirement homes and qualified community-based residential facilities, the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners of each municipality in which one or more nursing homes or qualified retirement homes or qualified community-based residential facilities are located shall appoint at least 2 special voting deputies for the municipality. Upon application under s. 6.86 (1) or (2) by one or more qualified electors who are occupants of such a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility, the clerk or board of election commissioners shall dispatch 2 special voting deputies to visit the home or qualified community-based residential facility for the purpose of supervising absentee voting procedure by occupants of the home or qualified community-based residential facility. The 2 deputies designated to visit each nursing home or qualified retirement home and qualified community-based residential facility shall be affiliated with different political parties whenever deputies representing different parties are available. Nominations for deputy positions may be submitted by the 2 recognized political parties whose candidates for governor or president received the greatest numbers of votes in the municipality at the most recent general election. The deputies shall be specially appointed to carry out duties under this section for the period specified in s. 7.30 (6) (a). The clerk or board of election commissioners may revoke an appointment at any time. No individual who is employed or retained, or within the 2 years preceding appointment has been employed or retained at a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility in the municipality, or any member of the immediate family of such an individual as defined in s. 19.42 (7), may be appointed to serve as a deputy.".

AB63-SA5,19,5 37. Page 25, line 18: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,19,7 " Section 30a. 6.875 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,20,21 6.875 (6) Special voting deputies in each municipality shall, not later than 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding an election, arrange one or more convenient times with the administrator of each nursing home, qualified retirement home, and qualified community-based residential facility, in the municipality from which one or more occupants have filed an application under s. 6.86 to conduct absentee voting for the election. The time may be no earlier than the 4th Monday preceding the election and no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election. Upon request of a relative of an occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility, the administrator may notify the relative of the time or times at which special voting deputies will conduct absentee voting at the home or facility, and permit the relative to be present in the room where the voting is conducted. At the designated time, 2 deputies appointed under sub. (4) shall visit the home or facility. The municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners shall issue a supply of absentee ballots to the deputies sufficient to provide for the number of valid applications received by the clerk, and a reasonable additional number of ballots. The municipal clerk or executive director shall keep a careful record of all ballots issued to the deputies and shall require the deputies to return every ballot issued to them. The deputies shall personally offer each elector who has filed a proper application the opportunity to cast his or her absentee ballot. If an elector is present who has not filed a proper application, the 2 deputies may accept an application from the elector and shall issue a ballot to the elector if the elector is qualified and the application is proper. The deputies shall each witness the certification and may, upon request of the elector, assist the elector in marking the elector's ballot. Upon request of the elector, a relative of the elector who is present in the room may assist the elector in marking the elector's ballot. All voting shall be conducted in the presence of the deputies. No individual other than a deputy may witness the certification and no individual other than a deputy or relative of an elector may render voting assistance to the elector. Upon completion of the voting, the deputies shall promptly deliver, either personally or by 1st class mail, any absentee ballot applications and the sealed certificate envelope containing each ballot to the clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the elector casting the ballot resides, within such time as will permit delivery to the polling place serving the elector's residence on election day. Personal delivery may be made by the deputies no later than noon on election day. If a qualified elector is not able to cast his or her ballot on 2 separate visits by the deputies to the home or facility, they shall so inform the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners, who may then send the ballot to the elector no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election.".

AB63-SA5,20,22 38. Page 26, line 16: after that line insert:

AB63-SA5,20,24 " Section 31a. 6.88 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB63-SA5,21,18 6.88 (3) (a) Any time between the opening and closing of the polls on election day, the inspectors shall open the carrier envelope only, and announce the name of the absent elector or the identification serial number of the absent elector if the elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). When the inspectors find that the certification has been properly executed, the applicant is a qualified elector of the ward or election district, and the applicant has not voted in the election, they shall enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an absentee ballot is cast by the elector. They shall then open the envelope containing the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The inspectors shall take out the ballot without unfolding it or permitting it to be unfolded or examined. Unless the ballot is cast under s. 6.95, the inspectors shall verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates that identification is required and no identification is enclosed or the name or address on the document that is provided is not the same as the name and address shown on the poll list, the inspectors shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The inspectors shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the absent elector's name or voting number after his or her name on the poll list in the same manner as if the elector had been present and voted in person.".

AB63-SA5,21,19 39. Page 27, line 12: after that line insert: