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WI SB270

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands appeal rights to allow complainants (not just election officials) to appeal Wisconsin Elections Commission orders to circuit court within 30 days of issuance

  • Eliminates the traditional "injury to a legally recognized interest" requirement for complainants seeking to appeal commission decisions

  • Permits complainants to appeal any order that dismisses their complaint or fails to grant the relief they requested

  • Appeals may be filed in the circuit court of the county where the complainant resides or where the election official conducts business

  • Pendency of an appeal does not automatically stay the effect of the commission's order unless the court specifically orders a stay

Legislative Description

The right of appeal for complainants aggrieved by decisions of the Elections Commission concerning the conduct of election officials.

Last Action

Report vetoed by the Governor on 12-5-2025

12/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules11/13/2025
Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs5/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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