SB 834 & AB 899 : Legislative Control Over Elections Administration

Bill Description

Wisconsin elections administration depends on nonpartisan leadership to be implemented fairly and efficiently. SB 834 & AB 899 would politicize elections administration by dissolving the Wisconsin Elections Commission and concentrating decision-making authority into the hands of two partisan-controlled committees of Wisconsin’s gerrymandered legislature.


Current Status

SB 834 was introduced on December 19, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection. It is available to be scheduled for a public hearing. AB 899 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. It is available to be scheduled for a public hearing.

Ask your legislators to oppose SB 834 & AB 899.


Committee History

Committee Status
Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections, and Consumer Protection Awaiting Action
Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections Awaiting Action

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Awaiting Action

Senate: Awaiting Action

Governor: