Wisconsin Legislature: 62,8

Date of enactment: April 10, 2002
2001 Senate Bill 367 Date of publication*: April 23, 2002

* Section 991.11, Wisconsin Statutes 1999-00 : Effective date of acts. "Every act and every portion of an act enacted by the legislature over the governor's partial veto which does not expressly prescribe the time when it takes effect shall take effect on the day after its date of publication as designated" by the secretary of state [the date of publication may not be more than 10 working days after the date of enactment].

2001 WISCONSIN ACT 62

An Act relating to: repealing, consolidating, renumbering, amending and revising various provisions of ss. 10.62 to 10.82 of the statutes for the purpose of correcting conflicts between the listings in ss. 10.62 to 10.82 and the substantive statutes to which those sections refer (Revisor's Correction Bill).

The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:

62,1 Section 1. 10.62 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (2) (c) January 17. No later than January 17, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the continuing report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).

Note: Inserts language added to s. 11.21 (2) by 1997 Wis. Act 230. Inserts a specific reference to improve readability and to conform to current style.

62,2 Section 2. 10.62 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (2) (f) 22 days prior to primary. No later than 22 days prior to the spring primary, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, and to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate who is registered with it, forms for the pre-primary report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).

Note: Inserts language added to s. 11.21 (2) by 1997 Wis. Act 230. Inserts a specific reference to improve readability and to conform to current style.

62,3 Section 3. 10.62 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (2) (h) January 31. No earlier than January 1 and no later than January 31, the board shall receive continuing reports by candidates for state office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates for state office, and by groups and , individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing a statewide referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to s. 11.20 (4) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,4 Section 4. 10.62 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (4) (a) 2nd Tuesday after primary. On or before the 2nd Tuesday after the spring primary the chairperson of the board of state canvassers meets, or the chairperson's designee, canvasses the returns and makes his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.70 (3) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27 and 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,5 Section 5. 10.62 (4) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (4) (f) 22 days prior to election. No later than 22 days prior to the spring election, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the pre-election report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).

Note: Inserts language added to s. 11.21 (2) by 1997 Wis. Act 230. Inserts a specific reference to improve readability and to conform to current style.

62,6 Section 6. 10.62 (4) (k) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (4) (k) 14 to 8 days before election. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the board shall receive election reports by candidates for state office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates for state office, and by groups and, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing statewide referenda. See s. 11.20 (2).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to s. 11.20 (4) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,7 Section 7. 10.62 (6) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

10.62 (6) (c) 2. May 15 is the latest date that the chairperson of the board of state canvassers, or the chairperson's designee, may meet to canvass the spring election and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.70 (3) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27 and 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,8 Section 8. 10.64 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.64 (2) (g) January 1 to 31. No earlier than January 1 and no later than January 31, the county clerk shall receive continuing reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates for county office, and by groups and, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing a local referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to the amendment of s. 11.20 (4) by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,9 Section 9. 10.64 (4) (L) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.64 (4) (L) 2nd Monday before election. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the county clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting such candidates for county office, and by groups and, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing local referenda. See s. 11.20 (2).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to the amendment of s. 11.20 (4) by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,10 Section 10. 10.66 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.66 (3) (b) 90 days before election. No later than the 90th day before the spring election, the municipal clerk mails distributes write-in absentee ballots to qualified electors who have requested them. See s. 7.15 (1) (cs).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.15 (1) (cs).

62,11 Section 11. 10.66 (3) (im) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.66 (3) (im) 21 days before primary. No later than the 21st day before the spring primary, the municipal clerk mails sends official absentee ballots to qualified electors who have requested them. See s. 7.15 (1) (cm).

Note: Conforms provision to amendment of s. 7.15 (1) (cm) as amended by 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,12 Section 12. 10.66 (3) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.66 (3) (j) January 1 to 31. No earlier than January 1 and no later than January 31, the municipal clerk shall receive continuing reports by candidates for municipal office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates for municipal office, and by groups and, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing a municipal referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to the amendment of s. 11.20 (4) by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,13 Section 13. 10.66 (5) (k) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

10.66 (5) (k) 3. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the municipal clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for local office, by committees or individuals supporting or opposing such candidates for local office, and by groups and, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing municipal referenda. See s. 11.20 (2).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to the amendment of s. 11.20 (4) by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,14 Section 14. 10.66 (5) (n) 1. of the statutes is repealed.

Note: Section 7.39 was repealed by 1999 Wis. Act 182, rendering this provision without effect.

62,15 Section 15. 10.66 (5) (n) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

10.66 (5) (n) 2. Vacancies may be filled in 4 days. See s. 7.38 (3) (2).

Note: Section 7.38 (3) (b), which contained the four day time limit, was renumbered to s. 7.38 (2) by 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,16 Section 16. 10.68 (3) (c) 1. of the statutes is repealed.

Note: Section 7.39 was repealed by 1999 Wis. Act 182, rendering this provision without effect.

62,17 Section 17. 10.68 (3) (c) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 10.68 (3) (c) and amended to read:

10.68 (3) (c) Friday before primary. Vacancies may be filled in 4 days. See s. 7.38 (3) (2).

Note: Section 7.38 (3) (b), which contained the four day time limit, was renumbered to s. 7.38 (2) by 1999 Wis. Act 182. With the repeal of s. 10.68 (3) (c) 1. by this bill, there are no other subdivisions in s. 10.68 (3) (c).

62,18 Section 18. 10.68 (5) (a) 1. of the statutes is repealed.

Note: Section 7.39 was repealed by 1999 Wis. Act 182, rendering this provision without effect.

62,19 Section 19. 10.68 (5) (a) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 10.68 (5) (a) and amended to read:

10.68 (5) (a) Friday before election. Vacancies may be filled in 4 days. See s. 7.38 (3) (2).

Note: Section 7.38 (3) (b), which contained the four day time limit, was renumbered to s. 7.38 (2) by 1999 Wis. Act 182. With the repeal of s. 10.68 (5) (a) 1. by this bill, there are no other subdivisions in s. 10.68 (5) (a).

62,20 Section 20. 10.70 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.70 (4) (a) 2nd Tuesday after primary. The 2nd Tuesday after the spring primary is the latest that the chairperson of the board of state canvassers, or the chairperson's designee, may meet canvass returns and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.70 (3) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27 and 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,21 Section 21. 10.70 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.70 (6) (b) May 15. May 15 is the latest that the chairperson of the board of state canvassers, or the chairperson's designee, may meet to canvass the spring election and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.70 (3) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27 and 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,22 Section 22. 10.72 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (2) (a) 1. June 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates for offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president. See ss. 8.15 (1), 8.17 (2) and 8.20 (8) (a).

Note: Section 8.17 (2) was repealed by 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,23 Section 23. 10.72 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (2) (b) June 26. No later than June 26, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group or, individual, or corporation supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the continuing report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).

Note: Adds language added to s. 11.21 (2) by 1997 Wis. Act 230. "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to s. 11.20 (4) as amended by 1997 Wis. Act 27, which sets forth filing deadlines applicable to s. 11.21 (2). Inserts a specific reference to improve readability and to conform to current style.

62,24 Section 24. 10.72 (3) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (3) (c) 1. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for state and national offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president, to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.15 (1) and (4) (b), 8.17 (2), 8.20 (6) and (8) (a), and 8.21.

Note: Section 8.17 (2) was repealed by 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,25 Section 25. 10.72 (3) (cm) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (3) (cm) July 20. No earlier than July 1 and no later than July 20, the board receives continuing reports by candidates for state office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates, and by groups or, individuals, or corporations attempting to influence the outcome of a statewide referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).

Note: "Corporations" is added to conform this provision to the amendment of s. 11.20 (4) by 1997 Wis. Act 27. Inserts a specific reference.

62,26 Section 26. 10.72 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (4) (b) 22 days prior to primary. No later than 22 days prior to the September primary, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, and to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate who is registered with it, forms for the pre-primary report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).

Note: Adds language added to s. 11.21 (2) by 1997 Wis. Act 230. Inserts a specific reference to improve readability and to conform to current style.

62,27 Section 27. 10.72 (5) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (5) (h) 2nd 4th Tuesday after primary. The 2nd 4th Tuesday after the September primary is the latest that the chairperson of the board of state canvassers, or the chairperson's designee, may meet to canvass the September primary and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).

Note: Conforms provision to s. 7.70 (3) as amended by 1989 Wis. Act 192, 1997 Wis. Act 27, and 1999 Wis. Act 182.

62,28 Section 28. 10.72 (6) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

10.72 (6) (d) 22 days prior to election. No later than 22 days prior to the general election, the board mails to each candidate for state office or such person's the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group or, individual, or corporation supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the pre-election report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).