AB947: Bill Text

AB947,51,14 6.97 (3) (c) A ballot cast under this section by an elector for whom a valid license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof is required under s. 6.79 (2) or 6.86 (1) (ar) shall not be counted unless the municipal clerk or executive director of the board of election commissioners provides timely notification that the elector has provided a valid license or, identification card, or identification certificate or copy thereof under this section.

AB947, s. 81 Section 81. 7.08 (8) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,51,17 7.08 (8) (title) Electors voting without proof of residence or identification or pursuant to court order.

AB947, s. 82 Section 82. 7.08 (12) of the statutes is created to read:

AB947,51,23 7.08 (12) Assistance in obtaining licenses or identification cards. Engage in outreach to identify and contact groups of electors who may need assistance in obtaining or renewing a license or identification card for voting under s. 6.79 (2) (a), 6.86 (1) (ar), or 6.87 (4) (b), and provide assistance to the electors in obtaining or renewing a license or identification card.

AB947, s. 83 Section 83 . 7.08 (12) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB947,52,6 7.08 (12) Assistance in obtaining licenses or identification cards or certificates. Engage in outreach to identify and contact groups of electors who may need assistance in obtaining or renewing a license or , identification card, or identification certificate for voting under s. 6.79 (2) (a), 6.86 (1) (ar), or 6.87 (4) (b), and provide assistance to the electors in obtaining or renewing a license or, identification card, or identification certificate.

AB947, s. 84 Section 84. 7.52 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,53,7 7.52 (3) (a) The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall first open the carrier envelope only, and, in such a manner that a member of the public, if he or she desired, could hear, announce the name of the absent elector or the identification serial number of the absent elector if the elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). When the board of absentee ballot canvassers finds that the certification has been properly executed and the applicant is a qualified elector of the ward or election district, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an absentee ballot is cast by the elector. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then open the envelope containing the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall take out the ballot without unfolding it or permitting it to be unfolded or examined. Unless the ballot is cast under s. 6.95, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates that proof of residence is required and no proof of residence is enclosed or the name or address on the document that is provided is not the same as the name and address shown on the poll list, or if the elector is not a military elector or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or identification card required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or identification card is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the canvassers, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall mark the poll list number of each elector who casts an absentee ballot on the back of the elector's ballot. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the absent elector's name or poll list number after his or her name on the poll list.

AB947, s. 85 Section 85 . 7.52 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB947,54,10 7.52 (3) (a) The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall first open the carrier envelope only, and, in such a manner that a member of the public, if he or she desired, could hear, announce the name of the absent elector or the identification serial number of the absent elector if the elector has a confidential listing under s. 6.47 (2). When the board of absentee ballot canvassers finds that the certification has been properly executed and the applicant is a qualified elector of the ward or election district, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall enter an indication on the poll list next to the applicant's name indicating an absentee ballot is cast by the elector. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then open the envelope containing the ballot in a manner so as not to deface or destroy the certification thereon. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall take out the ballot without unfolding it or permitting it to be unfolded or examined. Unless the ballot is cast under s. 6.95, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall verify that the ballot has been endorsed by the issuing clerk. If the poll list indicates that proof of residence is required and no proof of residence is enclosed or the name or address on the document that is provided is not the same as the name and address shown on the poll list, or if the elector is not a military elector or an overseas elector, as defined in s. 6.34 (1), and the elector is required to provide, or to provide a copy of, a license or , identification card, or identification certificate required under s. 6.86 (1) (ar) or 6.87 (4) (b) 1. and no copy of the license or, identification card , or identification certificate is enclosed or the name on the document cannot be verified by the canvassers, the board of absentee ballot canvassers shall proceed as provided under s. 6.97 (2). The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall mark the poll list number of each elector who casts an absentee ballot on the back of the elector's ballot. The board of absentee ballot canvassers shall then deposit the ballot into the proper ballot box and enter the absent elector's name or poll list number after his or her name on the poll list.

AB947, s. 86 Section 86. 10.02 (3) (form) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,55,2 10.02 (3) (form) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall state his or her name and address. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence or the elector's registration is verified by another elector of the same municipality where the elector resides presents a valid Wisconsin operator's license, a valid, current identification card issued to the elector by a U.S. uniformed service, or a valid Wisconsin identification card unless the elector is exempted from this requirement, and, if the document presented does not constitute proof of residence, if the elector provides proof of residence. 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.

AB947, s. 87 Section 87 . 10.02 (3) (form) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB947,55,18 10.02 (3) (form) (a) Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall state his or her name and address. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector presents a valid Wisconsin operator's license, a valid, current identification card issued to the elector by a U.S. uniformed service, or a valid Wisconsin identification card, or a valid Wisconsin identification certificate unless the elector is exempted from this requirement, and, if the document presented does not constitute proof of residence, if the elector provides proof of residence. 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.

AB947, s. 88 Section 88. 12.03 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,55,24 12.03 (2) (b) 3. No person may engage in electioneering within 100 feet of an entrance to or within a nursing home or, qualified retirement home or, qualified community-based residential facility, qualified residential care apartment complex, or qualified adult family home while special voting deputies are present at the home or facility.

AB947, s. 89 Section 89. 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,56,4 12.13 (2) (b) 6m. Obtain an absentee ballot for voting in a nursing home or qualified retirement home or, qualified community-based residential facility, qualified residential care apartment complex, or qualified adult family home under s. 6.875 (6) and fail to return the ballot to the issuing officer.

AB947, s. 90 Section 90. 12.13 (3) (v) of the statutes is repealed.

AB947, s. 91 Section 91. 85.103 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,56,18 85.103 (2) The department shall include on any form for application for original registration under s. 341.08, for application for renewal of registration under s. 341.08, for application for a certificate of title under s. 342.06, for application for a license or identification card or renewal of a license or identification card under s. 343.14, for application for an identification certificate or renewal of an identification certificate under s. 343.505 (2), and for application for a special identification card under s. 343.51, a place for the individual to designate that the individual's personal identifiers may not be disclosed in information compiled or maintained by the department that contains the personal identifiers of 10 or more individuals, a statement indicating the effect of making such a designation and a place for an applicant or registrant who has made a designation under this subsection or sub. (3) to reverse the designation.

AB947, s. 92 Section 92. 125.085 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

AB947,56,20 125.085 (1) (f) An identification certificate issued under s. 343.505.

AB947, s. 93 Section 93. 134.71 (8) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,56,22 134.71 (8) (a) 2. A state identification card or identification certificate.

AB947, s. 94 Section 94. 139.30 (4n) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,57,3 139.30 (4n) "Government issued identification" includes a valid driver's license, state identification card or identification certificate, passport, or military identification.

AB947, s. 95 Section 95. 343.19 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,57,5 343.19 (title) Duplicate licenses or identification cards or certificates.

AB947, s. 96 Section 96. 343.19 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,57,23 343.19 (1) If a license issued under this chapter, an identification card issued under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate issued under s. 343.505 is lost or destroyed or the name or address named in the license, identification card, or identification certificate is changed or the condition specified in s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12. or 13. or s. 343.505 (3) (b) 9. no longer applies, the person to whom the license, identification card, or identification certificate was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof or substitute therefor upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department of full legal name and date of birth and that the license, identification card, or identification certificate has been lost or destroyed or that application for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate is being made for a change of address or name or because the condition specified in s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12. or 13. or s. 343.505 (3) (b) 9. no longer applies. If the applicant is a male who is at least 18 years of age but less than 26 years of age and is applying for a duplicate license or identification card, the application shall include the information required under s. 343.14 (2) (em). If the original license, identification card, or identification certificate is found it shall immediately be transmitted to the department.

AB947, s. 97 Section 97. 343.19 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,58,4 343.19 (2) (intro.) No person may knowingly make a false statement or fail to return the original license or, identification card, or identification certificate to the department upon finding it or fail to comply with any other requirement of this section relating to an application for any of the following:

AB947, s. 98 Section 98. 343.19 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB947,58,6 343.19 (2) (c) A duplicate identification certificate.

AB947, s. 99 Section 99. 343.22 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,58,14 343.22 (2) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a license under this chapter, an identification card under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate under s. 343.505, moves from the address named in the application or in the license, identification card, or identification certificate issued to him or her or is notified by the local authorities or by the postal authorities that the address so named has been changed, the person shall, within 30 days thereafter, do one of the following:

AB947,58,19 (a) Apply for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate showing on the application the correct full legal name and address. The licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder shall return the current license, identification card, or identification certificate to the department along with the application for duplicate.

AB947,58,23 (b) In lieu of applying for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate, notify the department in writing of his or her change of address. This paragraph does not apply to persons issued a commercial driver license.

AB947, s. 100 Section 100. 343.22 (2m) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section 3274, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,59,9 343.22 (2m) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a license under this chapter, an identification card under s. 343.50, or an identification certificate under s. 343.505, is notified by the local authorities or by the postal authorities that the address named in the application or in the license, identification card, or identification certificate issued to him or her has been changed and the person applies for a duplicate license, identification card. or identification certificate under sub. (2), no fees shall be charged under s. 343.21 (1) (L) and (n), 343.50 (5m) and (7), or s. 343.505 (4) (a) 2. for the duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate.

AB947, s. 101 Section 101. 343.22 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section 3276, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,59,21 343.22 (3) When the name of a licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder is changed, such person shall, within 30 days thereafter, apply for a duplicate license, identification card, or identification certificate showing the correct full legal name and address. The licensee, identification card holder, or identification certificate holder shall return the current license, identification card, or identification certificate to the department along with the application for a duplicate. If the licensee holds more than one type of license under this chapter, the licensee shall return all such licenses to the department along with one application and fees for a duplicate license for which the licensee may be issued a duplicate of each such license.

AB947, s. 102 Section 102. 343.235 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,59,24 343.235 (title) Access to license and identification card and certificate records.

AB947, s. 103 Section 103. 343.237 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,60,2 343.237 (title) Access to license and identification card and certificate photographs and fingerprints.

AB947, s. 104 Section 104. 343.237 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 167, section 3, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,60,11 343.237 (2) Any photograph taken of an applicant under s. 343.14 (3), 343.50 (4), or 343.505 (2) (b), and any fingerprint taken of an applicant under s. 343.12 (6) (b), may be maintained by the department and, except as provided in this section and s. 165.8287, shall be kept confidential. Except as provided in this section and s. 165.8287, the department may release a photograph or fingerprint only to the person whose photograph or fingerprint was taken or to the driver licensing agency of another jurisdiction.

AB947, s. 105 Section 105. 343.237 (3) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,60,19 343.237 (3) (intro.) The department shall provide a Wisconsin law enforcement agency or a federal law enforcement agency with a print or electronic copy of a photograph taken on or after September 1, 1997, of an applicant under s. 343.14 (3), 343.50 (4), or 343.505 (2) (b), or a printed or electronic copy of a fingerprint taken of an applicant under s. 343.12 (6) (b), if the department receives a written request on the law enforcement agency's letterhead that contains all of the following:

AB947, s. 106 Section 106. 343.237 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,61,3 343.237 (6) For each copy of a photograph or fingerprint provided under sub. (3) or (4), the department shall record and maintain the written request for the copy of the photograph or fingerprint and may not disclose any record or other information concerning or relating to the written request to any person other than a court, district attorney, county corporation counsel, city, village, or town attorney, law enforcement agency, driver licensing agency of another jurisdiction, the applicant or identification card or identification certificate holder or, if the applicant or identification card holder is under 18 years of age, his or her parent or guardian.

AB947, s. 107 Section 107. 343.43 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,61,10 343.43 (2) Whenever a license or, identification card which, or identification certificate that appears to be altered is displayed to a law enforcement officer, agent of the secretary or the court, that person shall take possession of the license or, identification card, or identification certificate and return it to the department for cancellation. A notation of change of address properly endorsed on the license under s. 343.22 shall not of itself be reason to consider the license altered.

AB947, s. 108 Section 108. 343.50 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,61,20 343.50 (3) Design and contents of card. The card shall be the same size as an operator's license but shall be of a design which is readily distinguishable from the design of an operator's license and bear upon it the words "IDENTIFICATION CARD ONLY". The information on the card shall be the same as specified under s. 343.17 (3). The card may serve as a record of gift under s. 157.06 (2) (t) and the holder may affix a sticker thereto as provided in s. 343.175 (3). The card may also serve as a record of refusal under s. 157.06 (2) (u). The Except as provided in sub. (4g), the card shall contain the holder's photograph and, if applicable, shall be of the design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12.

AB947, s. 109 Section 109. 343.50 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20 and 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,62,10 343.50 (3) Design and contents of card. The card shall be the same size as an operator's license but shall be of a design which is readily distinguishable from the design of an operator's license and bear upon it the words "IDENTIFICATION CARD ONLY." The information on the card shall be the same as specified under s. 343.17 (3). If the issuance of the card requires the applicant to present any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7., the card shall display, on the front side of the card, a legend identifying the card as temporary. The card shall contain physical security features consistent with any requirement under federal law. The card may serve as a record of gift under s. 157.06 (2) (t) and the holder may affix a sticker thereto as provided in s. 343.175 (3). The card may also serve as a record of refusal under s. 157.06 (2) (u). The card shall contain the holder's photograph and, if applicable, shall be of the design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12.

AB947, s. 110 Section 110. 343.50 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,62,20 343.50 (4) Application. The application for an identification card shall include any information required under ss. 85.103 (2) and 343.14 (2) (a), (b), (bm), (br), (em), and (er), and such further information as the department may reasonably require to enable it to determine whether the applicant is entitled by law to an identification card. The Except as provided in sub. (4g), the department shall, as part of the application process, take a photograph of the applicant to comply with sub. (3). No Except as provided in sub. (4g), no application may be processed without the photograph being taken. Misrepresentations in violation of s. 343.14 (5) are punishable as provided in s. 343.14 (9).

AB947, s. 111 Section 111. 343.50 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20 and 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,63,7 343.50 (4) Application. The application for an identification card shall include any information required under ss. 85.103 (2) and 343.14 (2) (a), (b), (bm), (br), (em), and (es), and such further information as the department may reasonably require to enable it to determine whether the applicant is entitled by law to an identification card. Except with respect to renewals described in s. 343.165 (4) (d), the department shall, as part of the application process, take a digital photograph including facial image capture of the applicant to comply with sub. (3). Except with respect to renewals described in s. 343.165 (4) (d), no application may be processed without the photograph being taken. Misrepresentations in violation of s. 343.14 (5) are punishable as provided in s. 343.14 (9).

AB947, s. 112 Section 112. 343.50 (4g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB947,63,17 343.50 (4g) Photograph requirement; exception. An application may be processed and an original or renewal identification card issued under this section without a photograph being taken to comply with subs. (3) and (4) to an applicant who requests the identification card without charge under sub. (5) or (6) and who provides to the department an affidavit stating that the applicant has a sincerely held religious belief against being photographed; identifying the religion to which he or she belongs or the tenets of which he or she adheres to; stating that the tenets of the religion prohibit him or her from being photographed; and stating that he or she requests the identification card for the purpose of voting.

AB947, s. 113 Section 113. 343.50 (4g) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

AB947, s. 114 Section 114. 343.50 (5) (a) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, section 2957, is amended to read:

AB947,63,24 343.50 (5) (a) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the fee for an original card and for the reinstatement of an identification card after cancellation under sub. (10) shall be $18 or, upon request of the applicant, without charge.

AB947, s. 115 Section 115 . 343.50 (5) (a) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, section 2958, and 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,64,6 343.50 (5) (a) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the fee for an original card, for renewal of a card, and for the reinstatement of an identification card after cancellation under sub. (10) shall be $18.

AB947, s. 116 Section 116. 343.50 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB947,64,21 343.50 (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 $18, which or, upon request of the identification card holder, without charge. The renewal identification card shall be valid for 8 years, except that a card that is issued to a person who is not a United States citizen and who provides documentary proof of legal status as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (er) shall expire on the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized. If the documentary proof as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (er) does not state the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized, then the card shall be valid for 8 years.

AB947, s. 117 Section 117. 343.50 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section 3383, and 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

AB947,65,7 343.50 (6) Renewal notice. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of an identification card, the department shall mail a renewal application to the last-known address of the card holder. If the card was issued or last renewed based upon the person's presenting of any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7., the notice shall inform the card holder of the requirement under s. 343.165 (4) (c). 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.

AB947, s. 118 Section 118. 343.505 of the statutes is created to read:

AB947,65,11 343.505 Identification certificates. (1) Issuance. (a) The department shall issue, as provided in this section, identification certificates to eligible applicants upon proper application and payment of all required fees.

AB947,65,14 (b) A person is eligible for an identification certificate under this section if the person provides the information that is required to be provided by an elector under s. 6.33 (1) and signs a statement affirming that the information is correct.

AB947,65,19 (2) Application. (a) Every application to the department for an identification certificate or for renewal of an identification certificate shall be made upon the appropriate form furnished by the department and shall be accompanied by all required fees. The application for an identification certificate shall include all of the following:

AB947,65,21 1. The information required to be provided under sub. (1) (b), with a signed statement affirming that the information is correct.

AB947,65,22 2. The applicant's color of eyes, color of hair, sex, height, weight and race.

AB947,65,23 3. a. Except as provided in subd. 3. b., the applicant's social security number.

AB947,66,3 b. If the applicant does not have a social security number, a statement made or subscribed under oath or affirmation, on a form prescribed by the department, that the applicant does not have a social security number. An identification certificate issued or renewed in reliance on a statement submitted under this subd. 3. b. is invalid if the statement is false.

AB947,66,5 4. A statement as to whether the applicant holds any valid operator's license or identification card issued by this state or any other jurisdiction.

AB947,66,7 5. A designation or reversal of a designation under s. 85.103 (2), if the applicant chooses to make such designation or reversal.

AB947,66,8 6. Satisfactory proof of the applicant's name and date of birth.

AB947,66,9 7. Documentary proof that the applicant is a citizen of the United States.

AB947,66,12 8. Such further information as the department may reasonably require to enable it to identify the applicant and to determine whether the applicant is entitled by law to an identification certificate.

AB947,66,16 (b) 1. Except as provided in subd 2., the department shall, as part of the application process, take a photograph of the applicant, which shall appear on the identification certificate as provided in sub. (3). Except as provided in subd. 2., no application may be processed without the photograph being taken.