Amendment SA14-SSA1-SB104

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jc Section 2jc. 6.79 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,10,18 6.79 (4) Supplemental information. When any elector provides identification under sub. (1) or s. 6.15, 6.29 or 6.55 (2) or (3), the election officials shall enter the type of identification on the poll or registration list, or supplemental list maintained under sub. (2). If the form of identification includes a number which applies only to the individual holding that piece of identification, the election officials shall also enter that number on the list. When any elector corroborates the registration identity or residence of any person offering to vote under sub. (1) or s. 6.55 (2) (b) or (c) or (3) the name and address of the corroborator shall also be entered next to the name of the elector whose information is being corroborated on the registration or poll list, or the separate list maintained under sub. (2). When any person offering to vote has been challenged and taken the oath, following the person's name on the registration or poll list, the officials shall enter the word "Sworn".

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2je Section 2je. 6.79 (6) (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,10,20 6.79 (6) (title) Exceptions regarding identification.

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jg Section 2jg. 6.79 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,11,4 6.79 (6) (a) In municipalities where there is no registration, an elector who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2) may present an identification card issued under s. 6.47 (3) in lieu of providing his or her name and address and presenting identification under sub. (1). If the elector resides in the area served by the polling place, the inspectors shall then enter the elector's name and identification serial number on the poll list in a section following the other names, shall issue a voting serial number to the elector and shall record that number on the poll list and permit the elector to vote.

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jj Section 2jj. 6.79 (6) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,11,7 6.79 (6) (am) The requirement under sub. (1) or (2) that a person present identification does not apply to a person who is voting under s. 6.15 or 6.55 (3).

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jL Section 2jL. 6.79 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,11,16 6.79 (6) (b) In municipalities where registration is required, an elector who has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2) may present his or her identification card issued under s. 6.47 (3) or may give his or her name and identification serial number issued under s. 6.47 (3), in lieu of stating his or her name and address and presenting identification under sub. (2). If the elector's name and identification serial number appear on the confidential portion of the list, the inspectors shall issue a voting serial number to the elector, record that number on the registration list and permit the elector to vote.

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jn Section 2jn. 6.82 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,12,11 6.82 (1) (a) When any inspectors are informed that an elector is at the entrance to the polling place who as a result of disability is unable to enter the polling place, they shall permit the elector to be assisted in marking a ballot by any individual selected by the elector, except the elector's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The individual selected by the elector shall provide all information necessary for the elector to obtain a ballot under s. 6.79 (1) or (2). The inspectors shall then issue a ballot to the individual selected by the elector and shall accompany the individual to the polling place entrance where the assistance is to be given. If the ballot is a paper ballot, the assisting individual shall fold the ballot after the ballot is marked by the assisting individual. The assisting individual shall then immediately take the ballot into the polling place and give the ballot to an inspector. The inspector shall distinctly announce that he or she has "a ballot offered by .... (stating person's name), an elector who, as a result of disability, is unable to enter the polling place without assistance". The inspector shall then ask, "Does anyone object to the reception of this ballot?" If no objection is made, the inspectors shall record the elector's name under s. 6.79 and deposit the ballot in the ballot box, and shall make a notation on the registration or poll list: "Ballot received at poll entrance".

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 2jp Section 2jp. 6.86 (1) (ar) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,12,20 6.86 (1) (ar) Except as authorized in s. 6.875 (6), the municipal clerk shall may not issue an absentee ballot unless the clerk receives a written application therefor from a qualified elector of the municipality. The clerk shall retain each absentee ballot application until destruction is authorized under s. 7.23 (1). If an elector applies for an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office, the clerk may not issue the elector an absentee ballot unless the elector presents a valid operator's license issued to the elector under ch. 343 that contains a photograph of the license holder or presents a valid identification card issued to the elector under s. 343.50.".

SB104-SSA1-SA14,12,21 3. Page 7, line 6: after that line insert:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,12,22 " Section 10m. 10.02 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,7 10.02 (3) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall give state his or her name and address before being permitted to vote and shall present identification as required by law. 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.".

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,8 4. Page 53, line 3: after that line insert:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,9 " Section 124r. 20.395 (5) (cr) of the statutes is created to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,14 20.395 (5) (cr) Identification cards, state funds. A sum sufficient from moneys lapsed to the transportation fund as a result of 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, section 9152 (2cd) (b), equal to the amount of fees not collected under s. 343.50 (5) and (6) for the issuance or renewal of identification cards without charge, for the purpose of issuing or renewing such identification cards.

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 124s Section 124s. 20.395 (5) (cr) of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.".

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,17 5. Page 55, line 2: after that line insert:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,18 " Section 129p. 343.50 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,13,23 343.50 (5) Valid period; fees. The fee for an original card and for the reinstatement of an identification card after cancellation under sub. (10) shall be $9 or, upon request of the applicant, without charge. The card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 4 years from the applicant's next birthday after the date of issuance.

SB104-SSA1-SA14, s. 129r Section 129r. 343.50 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,14,8 343.50 (6) Renewal. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the card, the department shall mail a renewal application to the last-known address of each identification card holder. The department shall include with the application information, as developed by all organ procurement organizations in cooperation with the department, that promotes anatomical donations and which relates to the anatomical donation opportunity available under s. 343.175. The fee for a renewal identification card shall be $9, which or, upon request of the identification card holder, without charge. The renewal identification card shall be valid for 4 years.".

SB104-SSA1-SA14,14,9 6. Page 56, line 12: after that line insert:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,14,11 " Section 133m. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:

SB104-SSA1-SA14,14,13 (1w) The repeal of section 20.395 (5) (cr) of the statutes takes effect on the first day of the 13th month beginning after publication.".

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