Amendment AA1-AB115

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1, TO 2003 ASSEMBLY BILL 115

March 18, 2003 - Offered by Representative Grothman.

AB115-AA1,1,1 At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

AB115-AA1,1,4 1. Page 7, line 13: after "municipality." insert "The board of canvassers shall not certify or determine that a write-in candidate has won nomination or election whenever votes are not permitted to be recorded for that candidate.".

AB115-AA1,1,7 2. Page 8, line 7: after " candidate." insert "The board of canvassers shall not certify or determine that a write-in candidate has won nomination or election whenever votes are not permitted to be recorded for that candidate.".

AB115-AA1,1,8 3. Page 9, line 17: after that line insert:

AB115-AA1,1,9 " Section 12m. 7.60 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB115-AA1,2,9 7.60 (4) (b) The board of canvassers shall then prepare a written determination, in duplicate where necessary, giving the names of the persons elected to any county office and to any municipal judgeship if the judge is elected under s. 755.01 (4) and candidates for that judgeship file nomination papers in that county. The board of canvassers shall likewise prepare a written determination showing the results of any county referendum. Following any primary election, the board of canvassers shall prepare a statement certifying the names of all persons who have won nomination to any county office or any municipal judgeship, if the judge is elected under s. 755.01 (4) and candidates for that judgeship file nomination papers in that county. The board of canvassers shall not certify or determine that a write-in candidate has won nomination or election whenever votes are not permitted to be recorded for that candidate. The board of canvassers shall file all statements and determinations in the office of the county clerk or board of election commissioners.".

AB115-AA1,2,10 4. Page 9, line 21: delete "may" and substitute "may shall".

AB115-AA1,2,11 5. Page 10, line 13: after " votes" insert "may".

AB115-AA1,2,12 6. Page 10, line 15: delete "may" and substitute "shall".

AB115-AA1,2,13 7. Page 10, line 16: delete "may be".

AB115-AA1,2,14 8. Page 10, line 18: after that line insert:

AB115-AA1,2,15 " Section 14m. 7.70 (3) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB115-AA1,3,4 7.70 (3) (g) Following each primary election, the chairperson of the board or the chairperson's designee shall prepare a statement certifying the results of the primary, which shall indicate the names of the persons who have won nomination to any state or national office. Following each other election, the chairperson of the board or the chairperson's designee shall prepare a statement certifying the results of the election and shall attach to the statement a certificate of determination which shall indicate the names of persons who have been elected to any state or national office. The chairperson of the board or the chairperson's designee shall likewise prepare a statement and certificate for any statewide referendum. The chairperson or chairperson's designee shall not certify or determine that a write-in candidate has won nomination or election whenever votes are not permitted to be recorded for that candidate. The chairperson of the board or the chairperson's designee shall deliver each statement and determination to the board.".

AB115-AA1,3,6 9. Page 12, line 22: delete "day before the day of" and substitute "7th day before".

AB115-AA1,3,8 10. Page 14, line 6: delete "day before the day of" and substitute "7th day before".

AB115-AA1,3,10 11. Page 14, line 23: delete "day before the day of" and substitute "7th day before".

AB115-AA1,3,11 (End)