Amendment JR2 SA2-SSA1-AB1

AB1-SSA1-SA2,48,23 (c) If a political party for which an account is established under this subsection ceases to be an eligible political party, the board shall transfer the unencumbered balance of that account to the general account.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kj Section 1kj. 11.50 (2w) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,49,3 11.50 (2w) General account. There is established a general account within the fund consisting of all moneys designated by individuals for deposit in that account under s. 71.10 (3) (a).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kk Section 1kk. 11.50 (3) of the statutes is repealed.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kL Section 1kL. 11.50 (4) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,49,14 11.50 (4) Payment of grant amounts. The state treasurer shall make payment of each grant to an eligible candidate from the political party account of that candidate's political party, if any, if there are sufficient moneys in that account to make full payment of the grant, and then from the general account. If there are insufficient moneys in the general account to make full payment of a grant, the state treasurer shall supplement the general account from the appropriation under s. 20.855 (4) (ba) in an amount sufficient to make full payment of the grant. Except as provided in subs. (4m) and (10), the amount of each grant is the amount specified in sub. (9).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1km Section 1km. 11.50 (4m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,49,25 11.50 (4m) Grants for primary campaigns. If an eligible candidate who qualifies to receive a grant in a spring, general, or special election was opposed in the spring or September primary, or in a special primary, by a candidate who qualified to have his or her name appear on the primary ballot and the eligible candidate won nomination in that primary, the board shall award to that candidate the primary grant specified in sub. (9) (a) at the same time that grants are distributed under that paragraph for the spring, general, or special election, provided that the candidate has filed with the board, no later than the time specified in s. 8.10 (2) (a), 8.15 (1), 8.20 (8) (a), or 8.50 (3) (a) nomination papers containing at least the following number of valid signatures of electors for the office that the candidate seeks:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,1 (a) For candidates for statewide offices, not less than 4,000 electors.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,2 (b) For candidates for state senator, not less than 800 electors.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,3 (c) For candidates for representative to the assembly, not less than 400 electors.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kn Section 1kn. 11.50 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,14 11.50 (5) Time of disbursement. The state treasurer shall make the disbursements of grants under sub. (9) (a) to the campaign depository account of each eligible candidate under subs. (3) and (4) by the end of the 3rd business day following notice from the board under s. 7.08 (2) (c) or (cm). If an eligible candidate notifies the state treasurer of the information required to make electronic transfers to the candidate's campaign depository account, the state treasurer shall transfer to the candidate any supplemental grants under sub. (9) (b), (ba), or (bb) for which the candidate qualifies immediately following notice from the board under s. 7.08 (2) (c) or (cm). Eligible candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of the same political party may combine accounts if desired.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kp Section 1kp. 11.50 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,19 11.50 (6) Excess moneys. If the amounts which are to be apportioned to each eligible candidate under subs. (3) and (4) are more than the amount which a candidate may accept under sub. (9), or more than the amount which a candidate elects to accept under sub. (10), the excess moneys shall be retained in the fund.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kq Section 1kq. 11.50 (9) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,50,21 11.50 (9) (title) Limitation on Amount of grants.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kr Section 1kr. 11.50 (9) of the statutes is renumbered 11.50 (9) (a) and amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,51,21 11.50 (9) (a) The Except as provided in this paragraph and pars. (b), (ba), and (bb) the total grant available to an eligible candidate may not exceed an amount equal to the lesser of 45% of the disbursement level specified for the office that the candidate seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m) or that amount which, when added to all other contributions accepted from sources other than individuals, political party committees and legislative campaign committees by the candidate, is equal to 45% of the disbursement level specified for the applicable office that the candidate seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted as provided under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m). Except as provided in pars. (b), (ba), and (bb), the total grant available to an eligible candidate who qualifies for a grant for primary campaign expenses under sub. (4m) may not exceed an amount equal to the lesser of 55% of the disbursement level specified for the office that the candidate seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9), but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m), or that amount which, when added to all other contributions accepted by the candidate, is equal to the disbursement level specified for the office that the candidate seeks, as determined under s. 11.31 (1) and adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m). The board shall scrutinize accounts and reports and records kept under this chapter to assure that applicable limitations under ss. 11.26 (9) and 11.31 are not exceeded and any violation is reported. No candidate or campaign treasurer may accept grants exceeding the amount authorized by this subsection.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1ks Section 1ks. 11.50 (9) (b), (ba) and (bb) of the statutes are created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,52,10 11.50 (9) (b) If an eligible candidate who accepts a grant is opposed by one or more candidates in a general or special election whose names are certified under s. 7.08 (2) (a) or 8.50 (1) (d) to appear on the ballot, and if a committee intends to receive or receives any contribution or contributions that are intended to be used or that are used to oppose the election of the eligible candidate who accepts a grant or to support a certified opponent of that candidate without cooperation or consultation with any certified opposing candidate or such a candidate's agent or authorized committee, and not in concert with, or at the request or suggestion of any certified opposing candidate's agent or authorized committee, then the board shall make an additional grant to the eligible candidate who accepts a grant in an amount equal to the total amount of contributions received for the purpose of advocating the election of the certified opposing candidate or for the purpose of opposing the election of the eligible candidate who accepts the grant, as reported by committees under s. 11.12 (6) (c).

AB1-SSA1-SA2,52,19 (ba) If an eligible candidate at a primary or election, or both, who accepts a grant is opposed by one or more candidates who are required, or whose personal campaign committees are required, to file a report under s. 11.12 (8), then the board shall make an additional grant to the eligible candidate who accepts a grant in an amount equal to the total amount or value of disbursements, as reported under s. 11.12 (8), made by the opposing candidate or candidates exceeding the amount specified under s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) for the office which the candidate seeks, as adjusted under s. 11.31 (9) but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m) .

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,4 (bb) If the sum of the aggregate disbursements made by committees against an eligible candidate who accepts a grant and of the disbursements made by committees for that candidate's opponent, as reported under s. 11.12 (6) (c), exceed 10% of the amount specified under s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) for the office that the eligible candidate seeks as adjusted under s. 11.31 (9), but without respect to any adjustment under s. 11.31 (1m), then the board shall make an additional grant to the eligible candidate in an amount equal to the total amount of such disbursements made by each committee to the extent that such amount exceeds the amount of any additional grant provided under par. (b) attributable to contributions received or intended to be received.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kt Section 1kt. 11.50 (11) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,7 11.50 (11) (a) No Except as authorized for candidates who are awarded grants under sub. (4m), no grant may be utilized in any primary.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1ku Section 1ku. 11.50 (11) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,12 11.50 (11) (e) No candidate may expend, authorize the expenditure of or incur any obligation to expend any grant if he or she violates the pledge required under sub. (2) (a) as a precondition to receipt of a grant, except as authorized in sub. (2) (h) or (i).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kv Section 1kv. 11.50 (14) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,15 11.50 (14) Certifications to secretary of revenue. (a) In each even-numbered year, the board shall certify to the secretary of revenue:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,19 1. No later than July 1, the name of each political party that qualifies under sub. (1) (am) 1. as an eligible political party as of the preceding June 1 and whose state chairperson has filed a request to establish an account for the party under sub. (2s) (a).

AB1-SSA1-SA2,53,22 2. No later than December 15, the name of each political party that qualifies under sub. (1) (am) 2. as an eligible political party as of the date of the preceding general election.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,54,2 (b) As soon as possible after receiving a valid application from an eligible candidate under sub. (2) (a) and determining that the candidate is eligible to receive a grant, the board shall certify to the secretary of revenue the full name of that candidate as the name appears on the candidate's nomination papers.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,54,4 (c) In each certification under this subsection, the board shall specify the expiration date of the certification.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kw Section 1kw. 11.60 (3s) and (3t) of the statutes are created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,54,15 11.60 (3s) Notwithstanding sub. (1), if any candidate or committee, other than a conduit, accepts a contribution, makes a disbursement, or incurs an obligation to make a disbursement for the purpose of supporting or opposing a candidate for an office specified in s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) without first registering under s. 11.05 (1), (2), or (2g) to the extent required under s. 11.05 (1), (2), and (2g), or without reporting the information required under s. 11.12 (6) (c) or (8) or 11.20 (3) or (4) with respect to that contribution, disbursement, or obligation, to the extent required under ss. 11.12 (6) (c) and (8) and 11.20 (3) and (4), the candidate or other individual or committee may be required to forfeit not more than $500 per day for each day of continued violation.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,54,21 (3t) Notwithstanding sub. (1), if any candidate or committee, other than a conduit, accepts one or more contributions, makes one or more disbursements, or incurs one or more obligations to make disbursements for the purpose of supporting or opposing a candidate for an office specified in s. 11.31 (1) (a) to (de), (e), or (f) in an amount or value that differs from the amount reported by that individual or committee under s. 11.12 (6) (c) or (8) or 11.20 (3) or (4):

AB1-SSA1-SA2,54,24 (a) By more than 5% but not more than 10% cumulatively, the candidate or other individual or committee shall forfeit 4 times the amount or value of the difference.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,55,3 (b) By more than 10% but not more than 15% cumulatively, the candidate or other individual or committee shall forfeit 6 times the amount or value of the difference.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,55,5 (c) By more than 15% cumulatively, the candidate or other individual or committee shall forfeit 8 times the amount of the difference.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1kx Section 1kx. 11.60 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,55,23 11.60 (4) Actions under this section arising out of an election for state office or a statewide referendum may be brought by the board or by the district attorney of the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred, except as specified in s. 11.38. Actions under this section arising out of an election for local office or local referendum may be brought by the district attorney of the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Actions under this section arising out of an election for county office or a county referendum may be brought by the county board of election commissioners of the county wherein the violation is alleged to have occurred. In addition, whenever a candidate or personal campaign committee or agent of a candidate is alleged to have violated this chapter, action may be brought by the district attorney of any county any part of which is contained within the jurisdiction or district in which the candidate seeks election. If a violation concerns a district attorney or circuit judge or candidate for such offices, the action shall be brought by the attorney general. If a violation concerns the attorney general or a candidate for such office, the governor may appoint special counsel under s. 14.11 (2) to bring suit in behalf of the state. The counsel shall be independent of the attorney general and need not be a state employe at the time of appointment.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,55,24 5. Page 3, line 12: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,1 " Section 1pc. 6.87 (2) (form) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,2 6.87 (2) (form)

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,3 [STATE OF ....

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,4 County of ....]

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,5 or

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,6 [(name of foreign country and city or other jurisdictional unit)]

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,20 I, ...., certify subject to the penalties of s. 12.60 (1) (b), Wis. Stats., for false statements, that I am a resident of the [.... ward of the] (town) (village) of ...., or of the .... aldermanic district in the city of ...., residing at ....* in said city, the county of ...., state of Wisconsin, and am entitled to vote in the (ward) (election district) at the election to be held on ....; that I am not voting at any other location in this election; that I am unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place in the (ward) (election district) on election day or have changed my residence within the state from one ward or election district to another within 10 days before the election. An elector who provides an identification serial number issued under s. 6.47 (3) need not provide a street address. I certify that I exhibited the enclosed ballot unmarked to the witness, that I then in (his) (her) presence and in the presence of no other person marked the ballot and enclosed and sealed the same in this envelope in such a manner that no one but myself and any person rendering assistance under s. 6.87 (5), Wis. Stats., if I requested assistance, could know how I voted.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,21 Signed ....

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,22 Identification serial number, if any: ....

AB1-SSA1-SA2,56,23 The witness shall execute the following:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,3 I, the undersigned witness, subject to the penalties of s. 12.60 (1) (b), Wis. Stats., for false statements, certify that the above statements are true and the voting procedure was executed as there stated. I am not a candidate for any office on the enclosed ballot (except in the case of an incumbent municipal clerk). I did not solicit or advise the elector to vote for or against any candidate or measure.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,4 ....(Name)

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,5 ....(Address)**

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,7 * — An elector who provides an identification serial number issued under s. 6.47 (3), Wis. Stats., need not provide a street address.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,9 ** — If this form is executed before 2 special voting deputies under s. 6.875 (6), Wis. Stats., both deputies shall witness and sign.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pe Section 1pe. 6.875 (1) (at) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,12 6.875 (1) (at) "Qualified retirement home" means a retirement home that qualifies under sub. (2) (b) (c) to utilize the procedures under this section.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pg Section 1pg. 6.875 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,57,16 6.875 (2) (a) The procedures prescribed in this section are the exclusive means of absentee voting for electors who are occupants of nursing homes or, qualified community-based residential facilities or qualified retirement homes.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pj Section 1pj. 6.875 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,59,8 6.875 (6) Special voting deputies in each municipality shall, not later than 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding an election, arrange one or more convenient times with the administrator of each nursing home or, qualified retirement home, and qualified community-based residential facility in the municipality from which one or more occupants have filed an application under s. 6.86 to conduct absentee voting for the election. The time may be no earlier than the 4th Monday preceding the election and no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election. Upon request of a relative of an occupant of a nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility, the administrator may notify the relative of the time or times at which special voting deputies will conduct absentee voting at the home or facility, and permit the relative to be present in the room where the voting is conducted. At the designated time, 2 deputies appointed under sub. (4) shall visit the nursing home or qualified retirement home or qualified community-based residential facility. The municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners shall issue a supply of absentee ballots to the deputies sufficient to provide for the number of valid applications received by the clerk, and a reasonable additional number of ballots. The municipal clerk or executive director shall keep a careful record of all ballots issued to the deputies and shall require the deputies to return every ballot issued to them. The deputies shall personally offer each elector who has filed a proper application the opportunity to cast his or her absentee ballot. If an elector is present who has not filed a proper application, the 2 deputies may accept an application from the elector and shall issue a ballot to the elector if the elector is qualified and the application is proper. The deputies shall administer each witness the oath certification and may, upon request of the elector, assist the elector in marking the elector's ballot. Upon request of the elector, a relative of the elector who is present in the room may assist the elector in marking the elector's ballot. All voting shall be conducted in the presence of the deputies. No individual other than a deputy may administer witness the oath certification and no individual other than a deputy or relative of an elector may render voting assistance to the elector. Upon completion of the voting, the deputies shall promptly deliver, either personally or by 1st class mail, any absentee ballot applications and the sealed certificate envelope containing each ballot to the clerk or board of election commissioners of the municipality in which the elector casting the ballot resides, within such time as will permit delivery to the polling place serving the elector's residence on election day. Personal delivery may be made by the deputies no later than noon on election day. If a qualified elector is not able to cast his or her ballot on 2 separate visits by the deputies to the nursing home or qualified retirement home facility, they shall so inform the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners, who may then send the ballot to the elector no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pL Section 1pL. 6.88 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,59,19 6.88 (1) When an absentee ballot arrives at the office of the municipal clerk, the clerk shall enclose it, unopened, in a carrier envelope which shall be securely sealed and endorsed with the name and official title of the clerk, and the words "This envelope contains the ballot of an absent elector and must be opened at the polls during polling hours on election day". If the ballot was received by the elector by facsimile transmission or electronic mail and is accompanied by a separate certificate, the clerk shall enclose the ballot in a certificate envelope and securely append the completed certificate to the outside of the envelope before enclosing the ballot in the carrier envelope. The clerk shall keep the ballot in the clerk's office until delivered, as required in sub. (2).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pn Section 1pn. 6.92 of the statutes is renumbered 6.92 (1) and amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,60,3 6.92 (1) Each Except as provided in sub. (2), each inspector shall challenge for cause any person offering to vote whom the inspector knows or suspects is not a qualified elector. If a person is challenged as unqualified by an inspector, one of the inspectors shall administer the following oath or affirmation to the person: "You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will fully and truly answer all questions put to you regarding your place of residence and qualifications as an elector of this election"; and shall then ask questions which are appropriate as determined by the board, by rule, to test the person's qualifications.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1po Section 1po. 6.92 (2) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,60,6 6.92 (2) An inspector appointed under s. 7.30 (2) (am) may not challenge any person offering to vote.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pp Section 1pp. 7.03 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,60,20 7.03 (1) (a) A Except as authorized under this paragraph, a reasonable daily compensation shall be paid to each inspector, voting machine custodian, automatic tabulating equipment technician, member of a board of canvassers, messenger, and tabulator who is employed and performing duties under chs. 5 to 12. Daily compensation shall also be provided to officials and trainees for attendance at training sessions and examinations required by the board under s. 7.31. Alternatively, such election officials and trainees may be paid by the hour at a proportionate rate for each hour actually worked. Any election official or trainee may choose to volunteer his or her services by filing with the municipal clerk of the municipality in which he or she serves a written declination to accept compensation. The volunteer status of the election official or trainee remains effective until the official or trainee files a written revocation with the municipal clerk.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pr Section 1pr. 7.03 (1) (b), (bm), (c) and (d) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,61,2 7.03 (1) (b) Except as provided in par. (bm), payment any compensation owed shall be made paid by the municipality in which the election is held, except that any compensation payable to a technician, messenger, tabulator, or member of the board of canvassers who is employed to perform services for the county shall be paid by the county and compensation payable to any messenger or tabulator who is employed to perform services for the state shall be paid by the board.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,61,7 (bm) Whenever a special election is called by a county or by a school district, a technical college district, a sewerage district, a sanitary district , or a public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district, the county or district shall pay the compensation of all election officials performing duties in those municipalities, as determined under sub. (2).

AB1-SSA1-SA2,61,12 (c) If a central counting location serving more than one municipality is utilized under s. 7.51 (1), the cost of compensation of election officials at the location shall be proportionately divided between the municipalities utilizing the location, except that if all municipalities within a county utilize the location, the compensation shall be paid by the county.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,61,17 (d) Special Except as otherwise provided in par. (a), special registration deputies appointed under s. 6.55 (6), special voting deputies appointed under s. 6.875 (4) and officials and trainees who attend training sessions under s. 7.15 (1) (e) or 7.25 (5) may also be compensated by the municipality where they serve at the option of the municipality.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pt Section 1pt. 7.08 (3) (intro.) and (4) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,61,25 7.08 (3) Election manual. (intro.) Prepare and publish separate from the election laws an election manual written so as to be easily understood by the general public explaining the duties of the election officials, together with notes and references to the statutes as the board considers advisable. The manual shall be furnished by the board free to each county and municipal clerk or board of election commissioners and others in such manner as it deems most likely to promote the public welfare. The election manual shall:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,62,6 (4) Election laws. Publish the election laws. The board shall furnish the election laws free to each county and municipal clerk and board of election commissioners in sufficient supply to provide one copy for reference at each office and at each polling place. The board shall sell or distribute or arrange for the sale or distribution of copies of the election laws to county and municipal clerks and boards of election commissioners and members of the public.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1pv Section 1pv. 7.08 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,62,11 7.08 (5) District maps. Distribute, upon request and free of charge, to any candidate for representative in Congress, state senator, or representative to the assembly a copy of the map or maps received under s. 16.96 (3) (b) showing district boundaries.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1px Section 1px. 7.30 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,63,7 7.30 (2) (a) Only election officials appointed under this section may conduct an election. Except as authorized in s. 7.15 (1) (k), each inspector shall be a qualified elector in of the ward or wards, or the election district, for which the polling place is established. Special registration deputies appointed under s. 6.55 (6) and election officials serving more than one ward or when necessary who are appointed to fill a vacancy under par. (b) need not be a resident of that the ward or wards, or the election district, but shall be a resident of the municipality. Special registration deputies may be appointed to serve more than one polling place. All officials shall be able to read and write the English language, be capable, be of good understanding, and may not be a candidate for any office to be voted for at an election at which they serve. In 1st class cities, they may hold no public office other than notary public. Except as authorized under sub. (4) (c), all inspectors shall be affiliated with one of the 2 recognized political parties which received the largest number of votes for president, or governor in nonpresidential general election years, in the ward or combination of wards served by the polling place at the last election. The party which received the largest number of votes is entitled to one more inspector than the party receiving the next largest number of votes at each polling place. The same election officials may serve the electors of more than one ward where wards are combined under s. 5.15 (6) (b). If a municipality is not divided into wards, the ward requirements in this paragraph apply to the municipality at large.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1rc Section 1rc. 7.30 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,63,23 7.30 (2) (am) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a pupil who is 16 or 17 years of age, who is enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in a public or private school, and who has at least a 3.0 grade point average or the equivalent may serve as an inspector at the polling place serving the pupil's residence, with the approval of the pupil's parent or guardian and of the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled. A pupil may serve as an inspector at a polling place under this paragraph only if at least one election official at the polling place other than the chief inspector is a qualified elector of this state. No pupil may serve as chief inspector at a polling place under this paragraph. Before appointment by any municipality of a pupil as an inspector under this paragraph, the municipal clerk shall obtain written authorization from the pupil's parent or guardian and from the principal of the school where the pupil is enrolled for the pupil to serve for the entire term for which he or she is appointed. Upon appointment of a pupil to serve as an inspector, the municipal clerk shall notify the principal of the school where the pupil is enrolled of the date of expiration of the pupil's term of office.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1re Section 1re. 7.30 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,64,13 7.30 (4) (b) 1. In cities where there is a board of election commissioners, the aldermanic district committeemen or committeewomen under s. 8.17 of each of the 2 dominant recognized political parties shall submit a certified list no later than November 30 of each even-numbered year containing the names of at least as many electors nominees as there are inspectors from that party for each of the voting wards in the aldermanic district. The chairperson may designate any individual whose name is submitted as a first choice nominee. The board of election commissioners shall appoint, no later than December 31 of even-numbered years, at least 5 inspectors for each ward. The board of election commissioners shall appoint all first choice nominees for so long as positions are available, unless nonappointment is authorized under par. (e), and shall appoint other individuals in its discretion. The board of election commissioners may designate such alternates as it deems advisable.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 1rg Section 1rg. 7.30 (6) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,65,2 7.30 (6) (b) Prior to the first election following the appointment of the inspectors, the inspectors at each polling place municipal clerk shall elect appoint one of their number the inspectors at each polling place to act serve as chief inspector. No person may serve as chief inspector at any election who is not certified by the board under s. 7.31 at the time of the election. The chief inspector shall hold the position for the remainder of the term unless the inspector is removed by the clerk or the inspector ceases to be certified under s. 7.31, except that whenever wards are combined or separated under s. 5.15 (6) (b), the inspectors municipal clerk shall elect a new chief appoint another inspector who is certified under s. 7.31 to serve as chief inspector at each polling place designated under s. 5.15 (6) (b). If a vacancy occurs in the position of chief inspector at any polling place, the municipal clerk shall appoint one of the other inspectors who is certified under s. 7.31 to fill the vacancy.