AJR 76 & SJR 71 : Undermining Local Democracies

Bill Description

Communities should have the right to expand participation in their local democratic processes. State and federal governments should be the floor and not the ceiling for what local decision making looks like – whether that’s expanding the freedom to vote, protecting drinking water, or fighting climate change. AJR 76 & SJR 71 work against this principle by proposing a constitutional amendment that would prevent Wisconsin communities from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.

Current Status

AJR 76 was introduced on September 29, 2023, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. It is available to be scheduled for a public hearing. SJR 71 was introduced on September 29, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection. A joint public hearing was held on October 24, 2023. AJR 76 passed out of committee on October 31, 2023. SJR 76 passed out of committee on November 2, 2023. SJR 71 passed the Senate on November 7, 2023, and passed the Assembly on November 9, 2023.

The Governor does not take action on constitutional amendments. Instead, SJR 71 will now go to Wisconsin voters.

Wisconsin voters should vote "no" on this constitutional amendment in Nov. 2024.

Committee History

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Passed

Senate: Passed

Governor: On the Ballot in Nov. 2024