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WI SB916

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Law Revision Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Official ballots for city elections must include sufficient space for write-in candidates

  • Independent candidates for state office will no longer appear on partisan primary ballots

  • DOT-issued temporary operator's license receipts may now be used as proof of residence for voter registration

  • DOT-issued temporary identification card receipts may now be used as proof of residence for voter registration

  • Introduced January 27, 2026 as remedial legislation recommended by the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislative Description

Including a space for write-in candidates on city election ballots; eliminating independent candidates from the partisan primary ballot; and using a temporary operator’s license or identification card to establish proof of residence for voter registration (suggested as remedial legislation by the Elections Commission).

Last Action

Available for scheduling

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Organization1/27/2026

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