SJR 2 & AJR 1 : Baking the discriminatory voter ID law into our Constitution

Bill Description

The right to vote is a fundamental aspect of our democracy. Wisconsin should be finding ways to ensure that every person eligible to vote has access to the ballot. SJR 2 & AJR 1 work against this goal by proposing a constitutional amendment that would bake our discriminatory voter ID law into the Wisconsin Constitution. This would disproportionately impact voters of color, transgender voters, voters with disabilities, and low-income voters.

Current Status

SJR 2 was introduced on Jan. 6, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. A public hearing was held on Jan. 7., 2025, it passed out of committee on Jan. 7, 2025, and it passed the Senate on Jan. 8, 2025.

AJR 1 was introduced on Jan. 6, 2025, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. A public hearing was held on Jan. 8, 2025, it passed out of committee on Jan. 9, 2025, and SJR 2 passed the Assembly on Jan. 14, 2025.

The Governor does not take action on constitutional amendments.

Wisconsin voters approved this constitutional amendment in the Apr. 2025 election.

Committee History

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Passed

Senate: Passed

Governor: Approved by Voters in Apr. 2025