AB39: Bill Text

AB39,5,17 5.54 Notice to electors. Every ballot, except a voting machine ballot, shall bear substantially the following information on the face: "Notice to electors: This ballot may be invalid unless initialed by 2 election inspectors. If cast as an absentee ballot, the ballot must bear the initials of the municipal clerk or, deputy clerk, or special voting deputy."

AB39, s. 7 Section 7. 5.78 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,5,22 5.78 Voting booths. At polling places and satellite absentee voting stations designated under s. 6.873 (1) where an electronic voting system employing the use of ballots distributed to electors is used, the municipality shall supply a sufficient number of voting booths for the use of electors as provided in s. 5.35 (2).

AB39, s. 8 Section 8. 5.79 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,6,6 5.79 Instruction of electors. At polling places and satellite absentee voting stations designated under s. 6.873 (1) where an electronic voting system employing the use of ballots and voting devices is used, the election officials shall offer each elector instruction in the operation of the voting device and ballot before the elector enters the voting booth. No instructions may be given after the elector has entered the voting booth, except as authorized under s. 6.82 (2). All instructions shall be given by election officials in such a manner that they may be observed by other persons in the polling place.

AB39, s. 9 Section 9. 5.83 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,6,15 5.83 Preparation for use of voting devices; comparison of ballots. Where voting devices are used at a polling place or satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1), the municipal clerk shall cause the voting devices to be put in order, set, adjusted and made ready for voting when delivered to the polling place or station. Before the opening of the polls the inspectors shall compare the ballots used in the voting devices with the sample ballots furnished and see that the names, numbers and letters thereon agree and shall certify thereto on forms provided by the board.

AB39, s. 10 Section 10. 6.10 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,7,2 6.10 (3) When an elector moves from one ward to another or from one municipality to another within the state after the last registration day but at least 10 days before the election, the elector may vote in and be considered a resident of the new ward or municipality where residing upon transferring registration under s. 6.40 (1) or upon registering under s. 6.29 (2), at the proper polling place or other registration location in the new ward or municipality under s. 6.55 (2) or 6.86 (3) (a) 2., or, in a municipality where a satellite absentee voting station has been designated under 5.687 (1), under s. 6.285 (2) (b). If the elector moves within 10 days of an election, the elector shall vote in the elector's old ward or municipality if otherwise qualified to vote there.

AB39, s. 11 Section 11. 6.26 (1), (2) (d) and (3) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB39,7,6 6.26 (1) The municipal clerk or the board of election commissioners of each municipality shall administer elector registration within the municipality in accordance with the procedures prescribed under sub. (3) this chapter.

AB39,7,8 (2) (d) This subsection does not apply to deputies appointed under s. 6.285 (1) or 6.55 (6).

AB39,7,16 (3) The board shall, by rule, prescribe procedures for appointment of special registration deputies, for revocation of appointments of special registration deputies, and for training of special registration deputies by municipal clerks and boards of election commissioners under this section. The procedures shall be coordinated with training programs for special registration deputies conducted by municipal clerks under s. 7.315 and shall be formulated to promote increased registration of electors consistent with the needs of municipal clerks and boards of election commissioners to efficiently administer the registration process.

AB39, s. 12 Section 12. 6.275 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,7,20 6.275 (1) (c) The total number of electors of the municipality residing in that county who registered after the close of registration and prior to the day of the primary or election under ss. 6.29, 6.285, and 6.86 (3) (a) 2.

AB39, s. 13 Section 13. 6.28 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB39,7,22 6.28 (title) Open registration.

AB39, s. 14 Section 14. 6.28 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,8,18 6.28 (1) Registration locations; deadline. Except as authorized in ss. 6.285, 6.29, 6.55 (2), and 6.86 (3) (a) 2., registration in person for any election shall close at 5 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday preceding the election. Registrations made by mail under s. 6.30 (4) must be delivered to the office of the municipal clerk or postmarked no later than the 3rd Wednesday preceding the election. All applications for registration corrections and additions may be made throughout the year at the office of the city board of election commissioners, at the office of the municipal clerk, at the office of the county clerk, or at other locations permitted under s. 6.285 or provided by the board of election commissioners or the common council in cities over 500,000 population or by either or both the municipal clerk, or the common council, village or town board in all other municipalities and may also be made during the school year at any high school by qualified persons under sub. (2) (a). Other registration locations may include but are not limited to fire houses, police stations, public libraries, institutions of higher education, supermarkets, community centers, plants and factories, banks, savings and loan associations and savings banks. Special registration deputies shall be appointed for each location unless the location can be sufficiently staffed by the board of election commissioners or the municipal clerk or his or her deputies. An elector who wishes to obtain a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2) shall register at the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality where the elector resides.

AB39, s. 15 Section 15. 6.285 of the statutes is created to read:

AB39,9,7 6.285 Registration at satellite absentee voting stations. (1) Special registration deputy. Every municipal clerk or board of election commissioners that designates a satellite absentee voting station under s. 6.873 (1) shall appoint at least one qualified elector of this state as a special registration deputy for the satellite location. The special registration deputy shall be able to read and write the English language, be capable, and be of good understanding, and may not be a candidate for any office to be voted for at an election at which he or she serves. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall instruct the special registration deputy in the deputy's duties and responsibilities. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall ensure that any individual who serves as a special registration deputy meets training requirements prescribed in rules promulgated by the board under s. 7.315. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners may revoke the deputy's appointment at any time.

AB39,9,25 (2) Registration procedure. (a) Generally. Except as provided under par. (c), any qualified elector of a municipality whose name does not appear on the registration list may register in person at any satellite absentee voting station designated by the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners under s. 6.873 (1) at any time during which absentee ballots may be cast at the station. A qualified elector of a municipality who has changed his or her residence may also transfer his or her registration at a satellite absentee voting station located in the municipality as provided in s. 6.40 (1) (a) 1. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall provide a current copy of the list of persons obtained from the department of corrections under s. 301.03 (20m) who are ineligible to vote at the forthcoming election to each special registration deputy at a satellite absentee voting station. Prior to permitting an elector to register to vote under this subsection, the special registration deputy shall review the list. If the name of an elector who wishes to register to vote appears on the list, the special registration deputy shall inform the elector that the elector is ineligible to register to vote. If the elector maintains that he or she is eligible to vote in the election, the special registration deputy shall permit the elector to register to vote but shall mark the elector's registration form as "ineligible to vote per Department of Corrections."

AB39,10,13 (b) During late registration. 1. `Proof of residence.' Any elector who makes a registration application under par. (a) after the close of registration under s. 6.28 (1) shall provide proof of residence under s. 6.34. The special registration deputy shall then enter the name and address of the elector and the type of identifying document provided on a separate list. If the elector is unable to provide proof of residence under s. 6.34, the information contained in the elector's registration form shall be corroborated in a separate statement signed by another elector of the municipality which contains the current street address of the corroborating elector. The corroborating elector shall then provide acceptable proof of residence under s. 6.34. The statement shall be signed by the corroborating elector in the presence of the special registration deputy. The special registration deputy shall enter on a separate list the name and address of the registering elector together with the name and address of the collaborating elector.

AB39,11,4 2. `Voting procedure.' If the elector is registering for the general election and the elector presents a valid driver's license issued by another state, the special registration deputy shall record on a separate list the name and address of the elector, the name of the state, and the license number and expiration date of the license. A qualified elector who completes a registration form under par. (a) and satisfies subd. 1. after the close of registration under s. 6.28 (1) may immediately vote by absentee ballot at the satellite absentee voting station under s. 6.873. If the registering elector does not wish to immediately vote by absentee ballot, the special registration deputy shall issue a certificate addressed to the inspectors of the proper ward or election district 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 certificate shall be numbered serially and prepared in duplicate. At the time that he or she appears at the correct polling place, the elector shall deliver any certificate issued under this subdivision to the inspectors. The inspectors shall record the names of electors who present certificates in person or for whom certificates are presented with absentee ballots on the list maintained under s. 6.56 (1).

AB39,11,7 (c) Confidential registration. Any elector who wishes to obtain a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2) shall register at the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality where the elector resides.

AB39,11,25 (3) Completed registration forms, transfers, lists, and certificates. The special registration deputy shall promptly arrange the completed registration forms, registration transfers, separate lists, and certificates issued under sub. (2) (b) 2. in the manner specified by the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners. The special absentee voting deputy that has supervision under s. 6.873 (2) (d) over the satellite absentee voting station shall ensure that the forms, transfers, lists, and certificates are properly kept and shall promptly forward the forms, transfers, lists, and certificates to the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners in the manner specified by the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall file the registration forms as provided under s. 6.35, shall change any registrations that are transferred as provided under s. 6.40 (1), and shall preserve the certificates in the same manner as certificates issued under s. 6.29 (2) (b). The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners may reject any incomplete or defective registration form or transfer received under this subsection and shall promptly notify each individual whose registration is rejected of the rejection and the reason for the rejection. A person whose registration is rejected under this subsection may reapply for registration if he or she is qualified.

AB39, s. 16 Section 16. 6.29 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,12,6 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. 6.55 (2) or 6.86 (3) (a) 2. Any but 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.

AB39, s. 17 Section 17. 6.32 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,12,12 6.32 (3) If the form is submitted later than the close of registration, the clerk shall make a good faith effort to notify the elector that he or she may register at the clerk's office under s. 6.29 or, at the proper polling place or other location designated under s. 6.55 (2), or, if applicable, at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1).

AB39, s. 18 Section 18. 6.33 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,13,18 6.33 (1) The board shall prescribe the format, size, and shape of registration forms. All forms shall be printed on cards and each item of information shall be of uniform font size, as prescribed by the board. The municipal clerk shall supply sufficient forms to meet voter registration needs. The forms shall be designed to obtain from each applicant information as to name; date; residence location; citizenship; date of birth; age; the number of a valid operator's license issued to the elector under ch. 343 or the last 4 digits of the elector's social security account number; whether the applicant has resided within the ward or election district for at least 10 days; whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned, and if so, whether the applicant is incarcerated, or on parole, probation, or extended supervision; whether the applicant is disqualified on any other ground from voting; and whether the applicant is currently registered to vote at any other location. The form shall include a space for the applicant's signature and the signature of any corroborating elector. The form shall include a space to enter the name of any special registration deputy appointed under s. 6.26, 6.285 (1), or 6.55 (6) or inspector, municipal clerk, or deputy clerk under s. 6.55 (2) who obtains the form and a space for the deputy, inspector, clerk, or deputy clerk to sign his or her name, affirming that the deputy, inspector, clerk, or deputy clerk has accepted the form. The form shall include a space for entry of the ward and aldermanic district, if any, where the elector resides and any other information required to determine the offices and referenda for which the elector is certified to vote. The form shall also include a space where the clerk may record an indication of whether the form is received by mail, a space where the clerk may record an indication of the type of identifying document submitted by the elector as proof of residence under s. 6.34, whenever required, and a space where the clerk, for any applicant who possesses a valid voting identification card issued to the person under s. 6.47 (3), may record the identification serial number appearing on the voting identification card. Each county clerk shall obtain sufficient registration forms for completion by an elector who desires to register to vote at the office of the county clerk under s. 6.28 (4).

AB39, s. 19 Section 19. 6.34 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,14,6 6.34 (2) Except as authorized in ss. 6.285 (2) (b) 1., 6.29 (2) (a) and 6.86 (3) (a) 2., upon completion of a registration form prescribed under s. 6.33, each elector who is required to register under s. 6.27, who is not a military elector or an overseas elector and who registers after the close of registration under s. 6.285, 6.29 or 6.86 (3) (a) 2., shall provide an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3). Each elector who is required to register under s. 6.27 who is not a military elector or an overseas elector who registers by mail, and who has not voted in an election in this state shall, if voting in person, provide an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3) or, if voting by absentee ballot, provide a copy of an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3). If the elector registered by mail, the identifying document may not be a residential lease.

AB39, s. 20 Section 20. 6.34 (3) (a) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,14,16 6.34 (3) (a) 7. A university, college, or technical college fee or identification card that contains a photograph of the cardholder. A card under this subdivision that does not contain the information specified in par. (b) shall be considered proof of residence if the university, college, or technical college that issued the card provides a certified and current list of students who reside in housing sponsored by the university, college, or technical college to the municipal clerk prior to the election showing the current address of the students and if the municipal clerk, special registration deputy, special voting deputy under s. 6.873, or inspector verifies that the student presenting the card is included on the list.

AB39, s. 21 Section 21. 6.36 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,14,21 6.36 (2) (b) If an elector obtains a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2), the registration list shall be prepared such that the address of the elector does not appear on copies of the list that are used at polling places and satellite absentee voting stations designated under s. 6.873 (1).

AB39, s. 22 Section 22. 6.36 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB39,15,3 6.36 (2) (d) Together with the registration list for each polling place, the municipal clerk shall provide to the inspectors a separate list containing the name and address of each elector who resides in the ward or wards or the election district served by the polling place and who has registered after the close of registration under s. 6.285 (2) (b) or 6.29 (2) (a) and the name and address of any corroborating elector who corroborated his or her residence.

AB39, s. 23 Section 23. 6.36 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,15,9 6.36 (5) After each general election, the board shall contact the chief election official of each state from which an elector who voted in that election presented a valid driver's license under s. 6.285 (2), 6.29 (2) (a), 6.55 (2) (b) or (c) 1., or 6.86 (3) (a) 2. for so long as the license remains valid. The board shall inquire whether the holder of the driver's license voted in that election in that state.

AB39, s. 24 Section 24. 6.40 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,15,20 6.40 (1) (a) 1. Any registered elector shall transfer registration after a change of residence within the state by filing in person with the municipal clerk or by mailing to the municipal clerk a signed request stating his or her present address, affirming that this will be his or her residence for 10 days prior to the election and providing the address where he or she was last registered. Alternatively, the elector may transfer his or her registration at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) or at the proper polling place or other registration location under s. 6.02 (2) in accordance with s. 6.55 (2) (a). If an elector is voting in the ward or election district where the elector formerly resided, the change shall be effective for the next election.

AB39, s. 25 Section 25. 6.40 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,16,3 6.40 (1) (c) Name change. Whenever an elector's name is legally changed, including a change by marriage or divorce, the elector shall transfer his or her registration to his or her legal name by appearing in person at the office of the municipal clerk or mailing to the municipal clerk a signed request for a transfer of registration to such name. Alternatively, a registered elector may make notification of a name change at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) or at his or her polling place under s. 6.55 (2) (d).

AB39, s. 26 Section 26. 6.45 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,16,13 6.45 (1) After the deadline for revision of the registration list, the municipal clerk shall make copies of the list for election use. The registration list and any supplemental lists which are prepared at polling places, satellite absentee voting stations designated under s. 6.873 (1), or other registration locations under s. 6.55, shall be open to public inspection. Under the regulations prescribed by the municipal clerk, any person may copy the registration list at the office of the clerk. A registration list maintained at a polling place or satellite absentee voting satellite station may be examined by any person who is observing the proceedings under s. 7.41 when such use does not interfere with the conduct of the election.

AB39, s. 27 Section 27. 6.45 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,16,23 6.45 (1m) The registration list and any supplemental lists which are prepared at polling places, satellite absentee voting stations designated under s. 6.873 (1), or other registration locations under s. 6.55, shall be open to public inspection. Under the regulations prescribed by the municipal clerk, any person may copy the registration list at the office of the clerk. A registration list maintained at a polling place or satellite absentee voting station may be examined by any person who is observing the proceedings under s. 7.41 when such use does not interfere with the conduct of the election. This subsection does not apply to information that is confidential under s. 6.47.

AB39, s. 28 Section 28. 6.50 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,17,4 6.50 (10) Any qualified elector whose registration is changed from eligible to ineligible status under this section may reregister as provided under s. 6.28 (1), 6.29 (2), or 6.55 (2), or under s. 6.285 (2) in municipalities where one or more satellite absentee voting stations are designated.

AB39, s. 29 Section 29. 6.54 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,17,11 6.54 Failure to register; rights. No name may be added to the registration list after the close of registration, but 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 the procedures under s. 6.29 or, 6.55, or s. 6.86 (3) (a) 2., or in municipalities where a satellite absentee voting station is designated under s. 6.873 (1), upon compliance with the procedures under s. 6.285 (2).

AB39, s. 30 Section 30. 6.55 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,17,19 6.55 (2) (d) A registered elector who has changed his or her name but resides at the same address, and has not notified the municipal clerk transferred his or her registration to his or her legal name under s. 6.40 (1) (c), shall notify the inspector of the change before voting. The inspector shall then notify the municipal clerk at the time when materials are returned under s. 6.56 (1). If an elector has changed both a name and address, the elector shall register at the polling place or other registration location under pars. (a) and (b).

AB39, s. 31 Section 31. 6.56 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,17,24 6.56 (1) The list containing the names of persons voting under ss. 6.29 and s. 6.55 (2) or persons voting after presenting a certificate issued under s. 6.285 (2) (b) 2. or 6.29 (2) (b) shall be returned together with all forms and certificates to the municipal clerk.

AB39, s. 32 Section 32. 6.56 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,18,8 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. 6.285 (2) (b), 6.55 (2) or 6.86 (3) (a) 2., the municipal clerk shall also provide the name of the corroborator shall also be provided to the district attorney for the county where the person resides and the board.

AB39, s. 33 Section 33. 6.77 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,18,16 6.77 (1) An elector may vote only at the polling place for his or her residence designated by the governing body or board of election commissioners of the municipality where the elector resides, at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) in the municipality where the elector resides, or at a nursing home, qualified retirement home, or qualified community-based residential facility where absentee voting is conducted under s. 6.875 (6) in the municipality where the elector resides.

AB39, s. 34 Section 34. 6.79 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,19,2 6.79 (2) (c) The officials shall maintain separate lists for electors who are voting under s. 6.15, 6.29, or 6.55 (2) or (3), electors who are voting after presenting a certificate issued under s. 6.285 (2) (b) 2. or 6.29 (2) (b), and electors who are reassigned from another polling place under s. 5.25 (5) (b) and shall enter the full name, address, and serial number of each of these electors on the appropriate separate list. Alternatively, if the poll list is maintained electronically, the officials may enter on the poll list the information that would otherwise appear on a separate list if the information that would be obtainable from a separate list is entered on the poll list.

AB39, s. 35 Section 35. 6.82 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,20,4 6.82 (1) Receipt of ballot at poll entrance. (a) When any of the inspectors are at a polling place or a special voting deputy at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) is informed that an elector is at the entrance to the polling place or station who as a result of disability is unable to enter the polling place or station, 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 proof of residence under s. 6.34 for the assisted elector, whenever required, and all other information necessary for the elector to obtain a ballot under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.873 (4). The inspectors or the special voting deputy shall issue a ballot to the individual selected by the elector and shall accompany the individual to the polling place or satellite absentee voting station 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 or satellite absentee voting station and give the ballot to an inspector or special voting deputy. The inspector or special voting deputy 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 or satellite absentee voting station without assistance". The inspector shall then ask, "Does anyone object to the reception of this ballot?" If no objection is made, the inspectors or special voting deputy shall record the elector's name under s. 6.79 and on the poll or registration list. The inspector shall deposit the ballot in the ballot box, and the special voting deputy shall seal and secure the absentee ballot. The inspector or deputy shall make a notation on the poll or registration list: "Ballot received at poll entrance" or "Ballot received at voting station entrance".

AB39,20,6 (b) If objection to receiving the ballot is made by any qualified elector present, the inspectors or special voting deputy shall receive the ballot under s. 6.95.

AB39, s. 36 Section 36. 6.82 (2) (a) and (d) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB39,20,19 6.82 (2) (a) If an elector declares to the presiding election official at a polling place or to a special voting deputy at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) that he or she cannot read or write, or has difficulty in reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to mark a ballot or depress a button or lever on a voting machine, the elector shall be informed by the officials or deputy that he or she may have assistance. When assistance is requested, the elector may select any individual to assist in casting his or her vote. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The selected individual shall certify on the back of the ballot that it was marked with his or her assistance. Where voting machines are used, certification shall be made on the registration list.

AB39,20,23 (d) The election officials or special voting deputy shall enter upon the poll or registration list after the name of any elector who had assistance in voting the word "assisted". The officials shall also record on the poll or registration list the full name and address of the individual who renders assistance.

AB39, s. 37 Section 37. 6.82 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,21,7 6.82 (3) Use of paper ballots. Whenever, in a municipality in which voting machines are an electronic voting system is used, an elector declares to the chief inspector at a polling place or a special voting deputy at a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1) that, due to physical disability, the elector is unable to depress a button or lever on a voting machine mark the ballot used with an electronic voting system, the inspectors or deputy shall permit the elector to vote using a paper ballot and voting booth.

AB39, s. 38 Section 38. 6.855 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,22,2 6.855 (1) The governing body of a municipality may elect to designate a site other than the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners as the primary location from which electors of the municipality may request and vote absentee ballots and to which voted absentee ballots shall be returned by electors for any election. The designated site shall be located as near as practicable to the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners and no site may be designated that affords an advantage to any political party. Unless one or more satellite absentee voting stations are designated under s. 6.873 (1), this site shall be the sole location that absentee voting is conducted by the municipality. An election by a governing body to designate an alternate site under this section shall be made no fewer than 14 days prior to the time that absentee ballots are available for the primary under s. 7.15 (1) (cm), if a primary is scheduled to be held, or at least 14 days prior to the time that absentee ballots are available for the election under s. 7.15 (1) (cm), if a primary is not scheduled to be held, and shall remain in effect until at least the day after the election. If the governing body of a municipality makes an election under this section, no function related to voting and return of absentee ballots that is to be conducted at the alternate site may be conducted in the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners.

AB39, s. 39 Section 39. 6.86 (1) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,22,5 6.86 (1) (a) 5. By delivering an application to a special voting deputy under s. 6.873 (4) or 6.875 (6).

AB39, s. 40 Section 40. 6.86 (1) (ar) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,22,11 6.86 (1) (ar) Except as authorized in s. ss. 6.873 (3) (b) and 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).

AB39, s. 41 Section 41. 6.87 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB39,22,25 6.87 (3) (a) Except as authorized under par. (d) and as otherwise provided in s. ss. 6.873 and 6.875, the municipal clerk shall mail the absentee ballot to the elector's residence unless otherwise directed by the elector, or shall deliver it to the elector personally at the clerk's office or at an alternate site under s. 6.855. If the ballot is mailed, and the ballot qualifies for mailing free of postage under federal free postage laws, the clerk shall affix the appropriate legend required by U.S. postal regulations. Otherwise, the clerk shall pay the postage required for return when the ballot is mailed from within the United States. If the ballot is not mailed by the absentee elector from within the United States, the absentee elector shall provide return postage. If the ballot is delivered to the elector at the clerk's office, or an alternate site under s. 6.855, or a satellite absentee voting station designated under s. 6.873 (1), the ballot shall be voted at the office or, alternate site, or station and may not be removed by the elector therefrom.

AB39, s. 42 Section 42. 6.873 of the statutes is created to read:

AB39,23,20 6.873 Absentee voting at satellite absentee voting stations. (1) Designation of satellite absentee voting stations. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners of any municipality may designate any location, other than the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners and other than a nursing or retirement home or community-based residential facility under s. 6.875, as a satellite absentee voting station where electors of the municipality may vote by absentee ballot. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners may designate a station on private property only if the person who owns the property or otherwise has authority to consent to its use by the municipality consents to the designation and consents to the enforcement of s. 12.03 (2m) on property owned or controlled by the person. Any designation of a satellite absentee voting station for an election under this subsection shall be made no fewer than 14 days prior to the time that absentee ballots are available for the primary under s. 7.15 (1) (cm), if a primary is scheduled to be held, or at least 14 days prior to the time that absentee ballots are available for the election under s. 7.15 (1) (cm), if a primary is not scheduled to be held, and shall remain in effect until at least the day after the election. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall not designate a location as a satellite absentee voting station if there is a charge for the municipality to use the location.

AB39,24,11 (2) Appointment of special voting deputies. (a) Appointment. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall appoint at least one qualified elector of this state as a special voting deputy to receive absentee ballots at each station established under sub. (1). The appointment shall be made without regard to political party affiliation. The special voting deputy shall be able to read and write the English language, be capable, and be of good understanding, and may not be a candidate for any office to be voted for at an election for which he or she serves. The governing body of the municipality may require a special voting deputy to prove his or her ability to read and write English and to have a general knowledge of the election laws. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners may administer examinations to determine whether an individual qualifies for appointment under this paragraph. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall instruct the special voting deputy in the deputy's duties and responsibilities. The municipal clerk or board of election commissions shall ensure that all training meets the requirements prescribed in the rules promulgated by the board under s. 7.315.

AB39,24,22 (b) Oath. Before performing his or her duties, each special voting deputy appointed under par. (a) shall file the oath required by s. 7.30 (5). In the oath, the individual shall swear that he or she is qualified to act as a deputy under this section, that he or she has read the statutes governing absentee voting, that he or she understands the proper absentee voting procedure, that he or she understands the penalties for noncompliance with the procedure under s. 12.13, that his or her sacred obligation will be to fully and fairly implement the absentee voting law and seek to have the intent of the electors ascertained. In addition, the oath shall state that the individual realizes that any error in conducting the voting procedure may result in invalidation of an elector's vote under s. 7.51 (2) (e) and that the individual realizes that absentee voting is a privilege and not a constitutional right.

AB39,25,2 (c) Term of office. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, each special voting deputy appointed under par. (a) shall hold office for 2 years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners may revoke a special voting deputy's appointment at any time.

AB39,25,17 (d) Authority and duties. For the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section and s. 6.285, each special voting deputy appointed under par. (a) has supervision over the satellite absentee voting station to which he or she is assigned. The special voting deputy is subject to the supervision of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners. The special voting deputy has full authority to maintain order and to enforce obedience to his or her lawful commands at any time during which absentee ballots may be cast at the station. The special voting deputy shall prevent any person from taking notice of how another person has voted, except when assistance is given under s. 6.87 (5). The special voting deputy shall enforce s. 5.35 (5) and prevent electioneering from taking place in violation of ss. 12.03 (1m) or (2m) or 12.035. If any person refuses to obey the lawful commands of a special voting deputy, is disorderly in the presence or hearing of the special voting deputy, or interrupts or disturbs the proceedings, the special voting deputy may order any law enforcement officer to remove the person from the voting area or to take the person into custody.

AB39,26,11 (3) Operation of satellite absentee voting stations. (a) Operation. No satellite absentee voting station may be open for purposes of this subsection or s. 6.285 at any time before the official absentee ballots for the applicable election are prepared under s. 7.15 (1) (cm) or at any time after 5 p.m. on the day before the election. All voting booths and machines shall be placed apart from other activities at the satellite absentee voting station, with their exteriors in full view of each special voting deputy. Only the special voting and registration deputies, persons observing the proceedings under s. 7.41, persons assisting voters under s. 6.82 (2), and electors receiving, preparing or depositing their ballots or casting their votes on the machines are permitted in the voting area. Except where assistance is authorized, only one elector at a time is permitted in a voting booth or machine. No satellite absentee voting station may be situated so as to interfere with or distract election officials from carrying out their duties. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners and special voting deputies shall prevent interference with and distraction of electors at satellite absentee voting stations. At each satellite absentee voting station, the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall post the materials specified in s. 5.35 (6) (a) 1. to 3. and 4a. to 5. and (b), positioned so that they may be readily observed by electors entering the satellite absentee voting station or waiting in line to vote.

AB39,27,3 (b) Supplies and equipment for satellite absentee voting stations. If an electronic voting machine is used at a satellite absentee voting station the machine must be of a type that produces a ballot for enclosure in the certified envelope. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall issue a copy of the current registration list for the municipality and a supply of absentee ballots to the special voting deputy that is sufficient to provide for the number of valid applications that the clerk or board of election commissioners reasonably expects will be made at the satellite absentee voting station. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall provide for each satellite absentee voting station a copy of the list provided by the department of corrections under s. 301.03 (20m) of individuals who are ineligible to vote at the next election. In any jurisdiction that is subject to the requirement under 42 USC 1973aa-1a to provide voting materials in any language other than English, the board shall ensure that the voting system used at each satellite absentee voting station in that jurisdiction is in compliance with 42 USC 1973aa-1a. The municipal clerk or board of election commissioners shall keep a careful record of all ballots issued to the deputy and shall require the deputy to return every ballot that he or she is issued.

AB39,27,6 (4) Absentee voting procedure. (a) Registration. Any qualified elector of a municipality may register to vote under s. 6.285 (2) at a satellite absentee voting station located in the municipality.