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WI SB1043

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires legislators to file a sworn residency certification and two proof-of-residence documents (such as driver's license, property tax bill, or lease) with the Legislative Reference Bureau and chief clerk at the start of each biennial session and annually thereafter

  • Mandates legislators notify the LRB and chief clerk within 10 days of any change in residence, with updated sworn statement and documentation

  • Creates an expedited quo warranto process: when the LRB or chief clerk has credible evidence a legislator doesn't reside in their district, the attorney general must determine probable cause within 30 days and immediately commence action to declare the office vacant if warranted

  • Allows any district elector to file a quo warranto action if the attorney general fails to act after receiving credible evidence of non-residency

  • Amends the legal definition of elector residency to specify "principal or primary home or place of abode" and changes intent language from "intends to return" to "has the present intent to return"

Legislative Description

Legislator district residency requirements and residency standard for qualified electors. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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