Record of Committee Proceedings
Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
Clearinghouse Rule 24-032
Relating to the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers.
Submitted by Elections Commission
February 20, 2025 Referred to Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
March 20, 2025 Meeting with Agency Requested
April 21, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Senator Nass; Representative Neylon; Senators Bradley, Tomczyk, Roys and Ratcliff; Representatives Petersen, Spiros, and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Arney.
Appearances For
· Don Millis - Wisconsin Election Commission
· Chair Ann Jacobs - Wisconsin Election Commission
· Eileen Newcomer - League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Appearances Against
· Bob Spindell - Wisconsin Election Commission
· Janel Brandtjen
· Timothy Richard
· Lorri Pickens
· Jennifer Cremers
· Rob Hecimovich
Appearances for Information Only
· Clerk Lisa Tollefson
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Representative Dave Maxey - Wisconsin State Assembly
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
April 24, 2025 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (10) Senator Nass; Representative Neylon; Senators Bradley, Tomczyk, Roys and Ratcliff; Representatives Petersen, Spiros, Snodgrass and Arney.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, pursuant to s. 227.19 (5) (d), Stats., object to Clearinghouse Rule 24-032, relating to conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers (Wisconsin Elections Commission), on the grounds that the proposed rule fails to comply with legislative intent.
Ayes: (5) Senator Nass; Representative Neylon; Senators Bradley and Tomczyk; Representative Spiros.
Noes: (5) Senators Roys and Ratcliff; Representatives Petersen, Snodgrass and Arney.
MOTION TO SUSTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE’S OBJECTION FAILS, Ayes 5, Noes 5
May 12, 2025 no action taken
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Nathan Cobb
Committee Clerk
