AB7: Bill Text

AB7,40,8 6.875 (6) (c) 1. Upon their visit to the home, facility, or complex under par. (a), the deputies shall personally offer each elector who has filed a proper application for an absentee ballot the opportunity to cast his or her absentee ballot. In lieu of providing a copy of a license or, identification card, or identification certificate under s. 6.87 (4) (b) 1. with his or her absentee ballot, the elector may submit with his or her ballot a statement signed by both deputies that contains the name and address of the elector and verifies that the name and address are correct. The deputies shall enclose the statement in the certificate envelope. If an elector presents a license or, identification card, or identification certificate under s. 6.87 (4) (b) 1., the deputies shall make a copy of the document presented by the elector and shall enclose the copy in the certificate envelope. If an elector is present who has not filed a proper application for an absentee ballot, the 2 deputies may accept an application from the elector and shall issue a ballot to the elector if the elector is qualified, the elector presents a license or, identification card, or identification certificate, whenever required, or submits a statement containing his or her name and address under this subsection, 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. All voting shall be conducted in the presence of the deputies. 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. 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.

AB7, s. 65 Section 65. 6.875 (6) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,40,16 6.875 (6) (c) 2. Upon the request of a relative of an occupant of a nursing home or, qualified retirement home or, qualified community-based residential facility, qualified residential care apartment complex, or qualified adult family home, the administrator of the home or, facility , or complex may notify the relative of the time or times at which special voting deputies will conduct absentee voting at the home or, facility, or complex and permit the relative to be present in the room where the voting is conducted.

AB7, s. 66 Section 66. 6.875 (6) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,40,22 6.875 (6) (e) 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, or complex, the deputies 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.

AB7, s. 67 Section 67. 6.875 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,41,7 6.875 (7) One observer from each of the 2 recognized political parties whose candidate for governor or president received the greatest number of votes in the municipality at the most recent general election may accompany the deputies to each home or, facility, or complex where absentee voting will take place under this section. The observers may observe the process of absentee ballot distribution in the common areas of the home or, facility, or complex. Each party wishing to have an observer present shall submit the name of the observer to the clerk or board of election commissioners no later than the close of business on the last business day prior to the visit.

AB7, s. 68 Section 68. 6.88 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,42,8 6.88 (3) (a) Except in municipalities where absentee ballots are canvassed under s. 7.52, at any time between the opening and closing of the polls on election day, the inspectors shall, in the same room where votes are being cast, in such a manner that members of the public can hear and see the procedures, 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 proof of residence under s. 6.34 is required and no proof of residence 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, or if the elector is not a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or identification card under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or identification card is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the inspectors, 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.

AB7, s. 69 Section 69 . 6.88 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,43,11 6.88 (3) (a) Except in municipalities where absentee ballots are canvassed under s. 7.52, at any time between the opening and closing of the polls on election day, the inspectors shall, in the same room where votes are being cast, in such a manner that members of the public can hear and see the procedures, 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 proof of residence under s. 6.34 is required and no proof of residence 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, or if the elector is not a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or, identification card, or identification certificate under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or, identification card, or identification certificate is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the inspectors, 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.

AB7, s. 70 Section 70. 6.965 of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,44,7 6.965 Voting procedure for electors presenting citation or notice in lieu of license. Whenever any elector is allowed to vote at a polling place under s. 6.79 (7) by presenting a citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend an operator's license in lieu of an operator's license issued to the elector under ch. 343, the inspectors shall, before giving the elector a ballot, write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the elector corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.965." If voting machines are used in the municipality where the elector is voting, the elector's vote may be received only upon an absentee ballot furnished by the municipal clerk which shall have the notation "s. 6.965" written on the back of the ballot by the inspectors before the ballot is given to the elector. If the municipal clerk receives an absentee ballot from an elector who presents a citation or notice, or copy thereof, under s. 6.87 (4) (b) 4., the clerk shall enter a notation on the certificate envelope "Ballot under s. 6.965, stats." Upon receiving the envelope, the inspectors shall open and write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the elector corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.965." The inspectors shall indicate on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 the fact that the elector is voting by using a citation or notice in lieu of a license. The inspectors shall then deposit the ballot. The ballot shall then be counted under s. 5.85, or under s. 7.51 or 7.52.

AB7, s. 71 Section 71. 6.97 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,44,10 6.97 (title) Voting procedure for individuals not providing required proof of residence or identification.

AB7, s. 72 Section 72. 6.97 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,45,18 6.97 (1) Whenever any individual who is required to provide proof of residence under s. 6.34 in order to be permitted to vote appears to vote at a polling place and cannot provide the required proof of residence, the inspectors shall offer the opportunity for the individual to vote under this section. Whenever any individual, other than a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), or an elector who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2), appears to vote at a polling place and does not present a license or identification card under s. 6.79 (2), whenever required, the inspectors or the municipal clerk shall similarly offer the opportunity for the individual to vote under this section. If the individual wishes to vote, the inspectors shall provide the elector with an envelope marked "Ballot under s. 6.97, stats." on which the serial number of the elector is entered and shall require the individual to execute on the envelope a written affirmation stating that the individual is a qualified elector of the ward or election district where he or she offers to vote and is eligible to vote in the election. The inspectors shall, before giving the elector a ballot, write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the individual corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97". If voting machines are used in the municipality where the individual is voting, the individual's vote may be received only upon an absentee ballot furnished by the municipal clerk which shall have the corresponding number from the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97" written on the back of the ballot by the inspectors before the ballot is given to the elector. When receiving the individual's ballot, the inspectors shall provide the individual with written voting information prescribed by the board under s. 7.08 (8). The inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to provide proof of residence or a license or identification card under s. 6.79 (2) but did not do so. The inspectors shall notify the individual that he or she may provide proof of residence or a license or identification card to the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners. The inspectors shall also promptly notify the municipal clerk or executive director of the name, address, and serial number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place the ballot inside the envelope and place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.

AB7, s. 73 Section 73 . 6.97 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,47,3 6.97 (1) Whenever any individual who is required to provide proof of residence under s. 6.34 in order to be permitted to vote appears to vote at a polling place and cannot provide the required proof of residence, the inspectors shall offer the opportunity for the individual to vote under this section. Whenever any individual, other than a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), or an elector who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2), appears to vote at a polling place and does not present a license or, identification card, or identification certificate under s. 6.79 (2), whenever required, the inspectors or the municipal clerk shall similarly offer the opportunity for the individual to vote under this section. If the individual wishes to vote, the inspectors shall provide the elector with an envelope marked "Ballot under s. 6.97, stats." on which the serial number of the elector is entered and shall require the individual to execute on the envelope a written affirmation stating that the individual is a qualified elector of the ward or election district where he or she offers to vote and is eligible to vote in the election. The inspectors shall, before giving the elector a ballot, write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the individual corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97". If voting machines are used in the municipality where the individual is voting, the individual's vote may be received only upon an absentee ballot furnished by the municipal clerk which shall have the corresponding number from the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97" written on the back of the ballot by the inspectors before the ballot is given to the elector. When receiving the individual's ballot, the inspectors shall provide the individual with written voting information prescribed by the board under s. 7.08 (8). The inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to provide proof of residence or a license or, identification card, or identification certificate under s. 6.79 (2) but did not do so. The inspectors shall notify the individual that he or she may provide proof of residence or a license or, identification card, or identification certificate to the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners. The inspectors shall also promptly notify the municipal clerk or executive director of the name, address, and serial number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place the ballot inside the envelope and place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.

AB7, s. 74 Section 74. 6.97 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,47,24 6.97 (2) Whenever any individual who votes by absentee ballot is required to provide proof of residence in order to be permitted to vote and does not provide the required proof of residence under s. 6.34, the inspectors shall treat the ballot as a provisional ballot under this section. Whenever any individual, other than a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), an individual who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2), or an individual who is exempted under s. 6.87 (4) or s. 6.875 (6), votes by absentee ballot and does not enclose a copy of the license or identification card required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar), the inspectors shall similarly treat the ballot as a provisional ballot under this section. Upon removing the ballot from the envelope, the inspectors shall write on the back of the absentee ballot the serial number of the individual corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97". The inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to provide proof of residence or to provide, or provide a copy of, a license or identification card required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. but did not do so. The inspectors shall promptly notify the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners of the name, address, and serial number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place the ballot inside an envelope on which the name and serial number of the elector is entered and shall place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.

AB7, s. 75 Section 75 . 6.97 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,48,23 6.97 (2) Whenever any individual who votes by absentee ballot is required to provide proof of residence in order to be permitted to vote and does not provide the required proof of residence under s. 6.34, the inspectors shall treat the ballot as a provisional ballot under this section. Whenever any individual, other than a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), an individual who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2), or an individual who is exempted under s. 6.87 (4) or s. 6.875 (6), votes by absentee ballot and does not enclose a copy of the license or, identification card, or identification certificate required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar), the inspectors shall similarly treat the ballot as a provisional ballot under this section. Upon removing the ballot from the envelope, the inspectors shall write on the back of the ballot the serial number of the individual corresponding to the number kept at the election on the poll list or other list maintained under s. 6.79 and the notation "s. 6.97". The inspectors shall indicate on the list the fact that the individual is required to provide proof of residence or to provide, or provide a copy of, a license or, identification card, or identification certificate required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. but did not do so. The inspectors shall promptly notify the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners of the name, address, and serial number of the individual. The inspectors shall then place the ballot inside an envelope on which the name and serial number of the elector is entered and shall place the envelope in a separate carrier envelope.

AB7, s. 76 Section 76. 6.97 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 6.97 (3) (b) and amended to read:

AB7,49,20 6.97 (3) (b) Whenever the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners is informed by the inspectors that a ballot has been cast under this section, the clerk or executive director shall promptly provide written notice to the board of canvassers of each municipality, special purpose district, and county that is responsible for canvassing the election of the number of ballots cast under this section in each ward or election district. The municipal clerk or executive director then shall determine whether each individual voting under this section is qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the individual's ballot is cast. If the elector is required to provide a license or identification card or copy thereof under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) and fails to do so, the elector bears the burden of correcting the omission by providing the license or identification card or copy thereof at the polling place before the closing hour or at the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners no later than 4 p.m. on the day after the election. The municipal clerk or executive director shall make a record of the procedure used to determine the validity of each ballot cast under this section. If, prior to 4 p.m. on the day after the election, the municipal clerk or executive director determines that the individual is qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the individual's ballot is cast, the municipal clerk or executive director shall notify the board of canvassers for each municipality, special purpose district and county that is responsible for canvassing the election of that fact.

AB7, s. 77 Section 77. 6.97 (3) (a) of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,50,7 6.97 (3) (a) Whenever an elector who votes by provisional ballot under sub. (1) or (2) because the elector does not provide a license or identification card or copy thereof under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) later appears at the polling place where the ballot is cast before the closing hour and provides the license or identification card or copy thereof, the inspectors shall remove the elector's ballot from the separate carrier envelope, shall note on the poll list that the elector's provisional ballot is withdrawn, and shall deposit the elector's ballot in the ballot box. If the inspectors have notified the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners that the elector's ballot was cast under this section, the inspectors shall notify the clerk or executive director that the elector's provisional ballot is withdrawn.

AB7, s. 78 Section 78 . 6.97 (3) (a) of the statutes, as created by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,50,20 6.97 (3) (a) Whenever an elector who votes by provisional ballot under sub. (1) or (2) because the elector does not provide a license or , identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) later appears at the polling place where the ballot is cast before the closing hour and provides the license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof, the inspectors shall remove the elector's ballot from the separate carrier envelope, shall note on the poll list that the elector's provisional ballot is withdrawn, and shall deposit the elector's ballot in the ballot box. If the inspectors have notified the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners that the elector's ballot was cast under this section, the inspectors shall notify the clerk or executive director that the elector's provisional ballot is withdrawn.

AB7, s. 79 Section 79 . 6.97 (3) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,51,18 6.97 (3) (b) Whenever the municipal clerk or executive director of the municipal board of election commissioners is informed by the inspectors that a ballot has been cast under this section, the clerk or executive director shall promptly provide written notice to the board of canvassers of each municipality, special purpose district, and county that is responsible for canvassing the election of the number of ballots cast under this section in each ward or election district. The municipal clerk or executive director then shall determine whether each individual voting under this section is qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the individual's ballot is cast. If the elector is required to provide a license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) and fails to do so, the elector bears the burden of correcting the omission by providing the license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof at the polling place before the closing hour or at the office of the municipal clerk or board of election commissioners no later than 4 p.m. on the day after the election. The municipal clerk or executive director shall make a record of the procedure used to determine the validity of each ballot cast under this section. If, prior to 4 p.m. on the day after the election, the municipal clerk or executive director determines that the individual is qualified to vote in the ward or election district where the individual's ballot is cast, the municipal clerk or executive director shall notify the board of canvassers for each municipality, special purpose district and county that is responsible for canvassing the election of that fact.

AB7, s. 80 Section 80. 6.97 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,51,24 6.97 (3) (c) A ballot cast under this section by an elector for whom a valid license or identification card or copy thereof is required under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) shall not be counted unless the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners provides timely notification that the elector has provided a valid license or identification card or copy thereof under this section.

AB7, s. 81 Section 81 . 6.97 (3) (c) of the statutes, as created by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,52,8 6.97 (3) (c) A ballot cast under this section by an elector for whom a valid license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof is required under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) shall not be counted unless the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners provides timely notification that the elector has provided a valid license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof under this section.

AB7, s. 82 Section 82. 7.08 (8) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,52,11 7.08 (8) (title) Electors voting without proof of residence or identification or pursuant to court order.

AB7, s. 83 Section 83. 7.08 (12) of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,52,17 7.08 (12) Assistance in obtaining licenses or identification cards. Engage in outreach to identify and contact groups of electors who may need assistance in obtaining or renewing a license or identification card for voting under s. 6.79 (2) (a), 6.86 (1) (ar), or 6.87 (4) (b), and provide assistance to the electors in obtaining or renewing a license or identification card.

AB7, s. 84 Section 84 . 7.08 (12) of the statutes, as created by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,52,25 7.08 (12) Assistance in obtaining licenses or identification cards or certificates. Engage in outreach to identify and contact groups of electors who may need assistance in obtaining or renewing a license or , identification card, or identification certificate for voting under s. 6.79 (2) (a), 6.86 (1) (ar), or 6.87 (4) (b), and provide assistance to the electors in obtaining or renewing a license or, identification card, or identification certificate.

AB7, s. 85 Section 85. 7.52 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,54,2 7.52 (3) (a) The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall first open the carrier envelope only, and, in such a manner that a member of the public, if he or she desired, could hear, 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 board of absentee ballot canvassers finds that the certification has been properly executed and the applicant is a qualified elector of the ward or election district, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an absentee ballot is cast by the elector. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then open the envelope containing the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The board of absentee ballot canvassers 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 board of absentee ballot canvassers shall verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates that proof of residence is required and no proof of residence 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, or if the elector is not a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or identification card required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or identification card is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the canvassers, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall mark the poll list number of each elector who casts an absentee ballot on the back of the elector's ballot. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the absent elector's name or poll list number after his or her name on the poll list.

AB7, s. 86 Section 86 . 7.52 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,55,6 7.52 (3) (a) The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall first open the carrier envelope only, and, in such a manner that a member of the public, if he or she desired, could hear, 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 board of absentee ballot canvassers finds that the certification has been properly executed and the applicant is a qualified elector of the ward or election district, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an absentee ballot is cast by the elector. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then open the envelope containing the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The board of absentee ballot canvassers 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 board of absentee ballot canvassers shall verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates that proof of residence is required and no proof of residence 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, or if the elector is not a military elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (a), or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1) (b), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or, identification card, or identification certificate required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or, identification card, or identification certificate is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the canvassers, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall mark the poll list number of each elector who casts an absentee ballot on the back of the elector's ballot. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the absent elector's name or poll list number after his or her name on the poll list.

AB7, s. 87 Section 87. 10.02 (3) (form) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,55,22 10.02 (3) (form) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall state his or her name and address. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence or the elector's registration is verified by another elector of the same municipality where the elector resides presents a valid Wisconsin operator's license, a valid, current identification card issued to the elector by a U.S. uniformed service, or a valid Wisconsin identification card unless the elector is exempted from this requirement, and, if the document presented does not constitute proof of residence, if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of 2 inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

AB7, s. 88 Section 88 . 10.02 (3) (form) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB7,56,14 10.02 (3) (form) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall state his or her name and address. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector presents a valid Wisconsin operator's license, a valid, current identification card issued to the elector by a U.S. uniformed service, or a valid Wisconsin identification card, or a valid Wisconsin identification certificate unless the elector is exempted from this requirement, and, if the document presented does not constitute proof of residence, if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of 2 inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

AB7, s. 89 Section 89. 12.03 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,56,20 12.03 (2) (b) 3. No person may engage in electioneering within 100 feet of an entrance to or within a nursing home or, qualified retirement home or, qualified community-based residential facility, qualified residential care apartment complex, or qualified adult family home while special voting deputies are present at the home or facility.

AB7, s. 90 Section 90. 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,56,25 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. Obtain an absentee ballot for voting in a nursing home or qualified retirement home or, qualified community-based residential facility, qualified residential care apartment complex, or qualified adult family home under s. 6.875 (6) and fail to return the ballot to the issuing officer.

AB7, s. 91 Section 91. 12.13 (3) (v) of the statutes is repealed.

AB7, s. 92 Section 92. 85.103 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,57,14 85.103 (2) The department shall include on any form for application for original registration under s. 341.08, for application for renewal of registration under s. 341.08, for application for a certificate of title under s. 342.06, for application for a license or identification card or renewal of a license or identification card under s. 343.14, for application for an identification certificate or renewal of an identification certificate under s. 343.505 (2), and for application for a special identification card under s. 343.51, a place for the individual to designate that the individual's personal identifiers may not be disclosed in information compiled or maintained by the department that contains the personal identifiers of 10 or more individuals, a statement indicating the effect of making such a designation and a place for an applicant or registrant who has made a designation under this subsection or sub. (3) to reverse the designation.

AB7, s. 93 Section 93. 125.085 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,57,16 125.085 (1) (f) An identification certificate issued under s. 343.505.

AB7, s. 94 Section 94. 134.71 (8) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,57,18 134.71 (8) (a) 2. A state identification card or identification certificate.

AB7, s. 95 Section 95. 139.30 (4n) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,57,22 139.30 (4n) "Government issued identification" includes a valid driver's license, state identification card or identification certificate, passport, or military identification.

AB7, s. 96 Section 96. 165.8287 (2) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 167, is amended to read:

AB7,58,5 165.8287 (2) Upon electronic request, the department of transportation shall make available to the department of justice, in a digital format, any photograph taken of an applicant under s. 343.14 (3) or, 343.50 (4), or 343.505 (2) (b) that is maintained by the department of transportation. Updated photographs shall be available to the department of justice within 30 days of photograph capture.

AB7, s. 97 Section 97. 165.8287 (3) (d) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 167, is amended to read:

AB7,58,16 165.8287 (3) (d) The department of justice shall maintain a record, which may be electronic, of each request by a law enforcement agency for a photograph under this subsection and of the response to the request. Except as provided in s. 343.237 (9), the department of justice may not disclose any record or other information concerning or relating to the request to any person other than a court, district attorney, county corporation counsel, city, village, or town attorney, law enforcement agency, the applicant under s. 343.14 (3) or, 343.50 (4), or 343.505 (2) (b), or, if the applicant is under 18 years of age, his or her parent or guardian. Records maintained under this paragraph shall be maintained for at least 12 months.

AB7, s. 98 Section 98. 343.19 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,58,18 343.19 (title) Duplicate licenses or identification cards or certificates.

AB7, s. 99 Section 99. 343.19 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB7,59,11 343.19 (1) If a license issued under this chapter, an identification card issued under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate issued under s. 343.505 is lost or destroyed or the name or address named in the license, identification card, or identification certificate is changed or the condition specified in s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12. or 13. or s. 343.505 (3) (b) 9. no longer applies, the person to whom the license, identification card, or identification certificate was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof or substitute therefor upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department of full legal name and date of birth and that the license, identification card, or identification certificate has been lost or destroyed or that application for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate is being made for a change of address or name or because the condition specified in s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12. or 13. or s. 343.505 (3) (b) 9. no longer applies. If the applicant is a male who is at least 18 years of age but less than 26 years of age and is applying for a duplicate license or identification card, the application shall include the information required under s. 343.14 (2) (em). If the original license, identification card, or identification certificate is found it shall immediately be transmitted to the department.

AB7, s. 100 Section 100. 343.19 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,59,16 343.19 (2) (intro.) No person may knowingly make a false statement or fail to return the original license or, identification card, or identification certificate to the department upon finding it or fail to comply with any other requirement of this section relating to an application for any of the following:

AB7, s. 101 Section 101. 343.19 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB7,59,18 343.19 (2) (c) A duplicate identification certificate.

AB7, s. 102 Section 102. 343.22 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB7,60,2 343.22 (2) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a license under this chapter, an identification card under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate under s. 343.505, moves from the address named in the application or in the license, identification card, or identification certificate issued to him or her or is notified by the local authorities or by the postal authorities that the address so named has been changed, the person shall, within 30 days thereafter, do one of the following:

AB7,60,7 (a) Apply for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate showing on the application the correct full legal name and address. The licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder shall return the current license, identification card, or identification certificate to the department along with the application for duplicate.

AB7,60,11 (b) In lieu of applying for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate, notify the department in writing of his or her change of address. This paragraph does not apply to persons issued a commercial driver license.

AB7, s. 103 Section 103. 343.22 (2m) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section 3274, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB7,60,22 343.22 (2m) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a license under this chapter, an identification card under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate under s. 343.505, is notified by the local authorities or by the postal authorities that the address named in the application or in the license, identification card, or identification certificate issued to him or her has been changed and the person applies for a duplicate license, identification card. or identification certificate under sub. (2), no fees shall be charged under s. 343.21 (1) (L) and (n), 343.50 (5m) and (7), or s. 343.505 (4) (a) 2. for the duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate.

AB7, s. 104 Section 104. 343.22 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section 3276, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB7,61,10 343.22 (3) When the name of a licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder is changed, such person shall, within 30 days thereafter, apply for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate showing the correct full legal name and address. The licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder shall return the current license, identification card, or identification certificate to the department along with the application for a duplicate. If the licensee holds more than one type of license under this chapter, the licensee shall return all such licenses to the department along with one application and fees for a duplicate license for which the licensee may be issued a duplicate of each such license.

AB7, s. 105 Section 105. 343.235 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,61,13 343.235 (title) Access to license and identification card and certificate records.

AB7, s. 106 Section 106. 343.237 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB7,61,16 343.237 (title) Access to license and identification card and certificate photographs and fingerprints.

AB7, s. 107 Section 107. 343.237 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 167, section 3, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB7,61,25 343.237 (2) Any photograph taken of an applicant under s. 343.14 (3), 343.50 (4), or 343.505 (2) (b), and any fingerprint taken of an applicant under s. 343.12 (6) (b), may be maintained by the department and, except as provided in this section and s. 165.8287, shall be kept confidential. Except as provided in this section and s. 165.8287, the department may release a photograph or fingerprint only to the person whose photograph or fingerprint was taken or to the driver licensing agency of another jurisdiction.

AB7, s. 108 Section 108. 343.237 (3) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read: