Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

AB 1165 — Relating to: ranked-choice voting, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 5.02 (22), 5.58, 8.05 (3), 8.05 (5), 8.11, 8.13, 10.02 (3) (b) 4., 10.06 (2) (b), 10.06 (2) (d), 10.06 (3) (as), 10.06 (3) (b), 11.0101 (33), 11.0204 (2), 11.0304 (2), 11.0504 (2), 11.0604 (2), 11.0704 (2), 11.0804 (2), 60.10 (1) (c) 2., 117.22 (2) (e) and 120.06 (7) (b); to renumber 60.10 (1) (c) 1. and 120.06 (7) (a); to renumber and amend 7.60 (4) (c); to amend 5.01 (4) (a), 5.01 (4) (b), 5.01 (4) (c), 5.01 (5), 5.02 (19), 5.02 (20r), 5.15 (6) (b), 5.60 (1) (ag), 5.64 (1) (ar) 1m., 5.64 (1) (ar) 2., 5.66 (1), 5.68 (5), 7.08 (1) (c), 7.10 (6), 7.50 (1) (b), 7.50 (1) (c), 7.50 (2) (intro.), 7.50 (2) (hm), 7.51 (4) (a), 7.51 (5) (a) 3., 7.53 (1) (a), 7.53 (2) (d), 7.53 (3) (a), 7.53 (3) (b), 7.60 (4) (a), 7.60 (4) (b), 7.70 (3) (a), 8.05 (4) (a), 8.10 (1), 8.17 (1) (a), 8.17 (4), 8.17 (5) (b), 8.50 (2) (a), 8.50 (2) (b), 8.50 (3) (a), 8.50 (3) (b), 10.01 (2) (d), 10.01 (2) (e), 10.02 (3) (intro.), 10.06 (1) (c), 10.06 (1) (e), 10.06 (3) (am), 10.06 (3) (bm), 10.06 (3) (f), 10.06 (4) (g), 11.0101 (29), 11.0204 (3) (a), 11.0304 (3) (a), 11.0504 (3) (a), 11.0604 (3) (a), 11.0804 (3) (a), 38.16 (3) (br) 1., 59.17 (7), 59.605 (3) (a) 1., 64.04 (2), 66.0602 (4) (a), 66.0619 (2m) (b), 66.0921 (2), 67.05 (6a) (a) 2. a., 67.05 (6m) (b), 67.12 (12) (e) 5., 77.994 (3) (b) 2. b., 119.08 (2), 120.06 (8) (a), 120.06 (8) (b), 120.06 (8) (c) (intro.), 120.06 (8) (d), 120.06 (8) (f), 120.06 (8) (g), 120.06 (8) (h), 120.06 (9) (a), 121.91 (3) (a) 1. and 995.20; to create 5.05 (1) (g), 5.20, 6.80 (2) (g), 7.60 (4) (c) 3., 7.60 (4) (c) 4., 7.62, 8.05 (1) (L), 10.02 (4), 11.0204 (3) (am), 11.0304 (3) (am), 11.0504 (3) (am), 11.0604 (3) (am), 11.0804 (3) (am), 20.510 (1) (ed) and 20.510 (1) (em) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill repeals several sections relating to the electoral process in Wisconsin and establishes ranked-choice voting for elections.

  • 5.02 (22)

    “Special primary” means any primary election held to nominate candidates for state or national office or a municipal judge elected under s. 755.01 (4).

    The definition of 'special primary' is removed, eliminating the specific mention of this type of primary election.

  • 5.58

    5.58  Spring primary ballots.

    The entire section on spring primary ballots is repealed, changing how spring primaries are conducted.

  • 8.05 (3)

    8.05(3) Notification of nomination. The municipal clerk shall notify in writing each candidate whose name is certified as a nominee under par. (h) of his or her nomination.

    The requirement for written notification of candidates certified as nominees is repealed.

  • 8.05 (5)

    8.05(5) Nomination. If an incumbent fails to file a declaration of candidacy within the required time, other certified candidates may file for the same office.

    The provision allowing other candidates to file if an incumbent does not is removed.

  • 8.11

    8.11  Spring primary.

    The entire section detailing spring primaries is repealed.

  • 8.13

    8.13  Post-election audits.

    The section on post-election audits is repealed, removing oversight for verifying election results.

  • 10.06 (2) (b)

    10.06 (2) (b) The governing body of the municipality may enact ordinances establishing procedures for early voting.

    The authorization for municipalities to enact ordinances for early voting is removed.

  • 10.06 (2) (d)

    10.06 (2) (d) Ballot drop-off locations and viewing locations for ballots.

    Provisions for establishing ballot drop-off locations have been removed.

  • 10.06 (3) (b)

    10.06 (3) (b) The municipal clerk shall provide a means for monitoring ballot counts.

    The requirement for clerks to provide a means of monitoring ballot counts is repealed.

  • 11.0101 (33)

    11.0101 (33) 'Special election' includes an election to fill vacancies of political office.

    The definition of 'special election' is altered to remove specific references.

  • 11.0204 (2)

    11.0204 (2) Timing and conduct of elections.

    The section outlining timing and conduct of elections is repealed.

  • 5.05 (1) (g)

    Make grants to counties and municipalities to update equipment and software, including the implementation of secure technologies, to administer ranked-choice voting under s. 5.20 and the canvass procedures for ranked-choice voting under s. 7.62.

    The Elections Commission is authorized to provide grants for upgrading voting technology related to ranked-choice voting.

Action History

  1. Fiscal estimate received

  2. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on Campaigns and Elections

  4. Introduced by Representatives Anderson, Brown, Clancy, Emerson, Hong, Moore Omokunde, Rivera-Wagner, Sheehan, Sinicki, Subeck, Stroud, Stubbs, Tenorio and Udell; cosponsored by Senators Spreitzer, Pfaff, Larson, Dassler-Alfheim and Roys

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1165 do?
An Act to repeal 5.02 (22), 5.58, 8.05 (3), 8.05 (5), 8.11, 8.13, 10.02 (3) (b) 4., 10.06 (2) (b), 10.06 (2) (d), 10.06 (3) (as), 10.06 (3) (b), 11.0101 (33), 11.0204 (2), 11.0304 (2), 11.0504 (2), 11.0604 (2), 11.0704 (2), 11.0804 (2), 60.10 (1) (c) 2., 117.22 (2) (e) and 120.06 (7) (b); to renumber 60.10 (1) (c) 1. and 120.06 (7) (a); to renumber and amend 7.60 (4) (c); to amend 5.01 (4) (a), 5.01 (4) (b), 5.01 (4) (c), 5.01 (5), 5.02 (19), 5.02 (20r), 5.15 (6) (b), 5.60 (1) (ag), 5.64 (1) (ar) 1m., 5.64 (1) (ar) 2., 5.66 (1), 5.68 (5), 7.08 (1) (c), 7.10 (6), 7.50 (1) (b), 7.50 (1) (c), 7.50 (2) (intro.), 7.50 (2) (hm), 7.51 (4) (a), 7.51 (5) (a) 3., 7.53 (1) (a), 7.53 (2) (d), 7.53 (3) (a), 7.53 (3) (b), 7.60 (4) (a), 7.60 (4) (b), 7.70 (3) (a), 8.05 (4) (a), 8.10 (1), 8.17 (1) (a), 8.17 (4), 8.17 (5) (b), 8.50 (2) (a), 8.50 (2) (b), 8.50 (3) (a), 8.50 (3) (b), 10.01 (2) (d), 10.01 (2) (e), 10.02 (3) (intro.), 10.06 (1) (c), 10.06 (1) (e), 10.06 (3) (am), 10.06 (3) (bm), 10.06 (3) (f), 10.06 (4) (g), 11.0101 (29), 11.0204 (3) (a), 11.0304 (3) (a), 11.0504 (3) (a), 11.0604 (3) (a), 11.0804 (3) (a), 38.16 (3) (br) 1., 59.17 (7), 59.605 (3) (a) 1., 64.04 (2), 66.0602 (4) (a), 66.0619 (2m) (b), 66.0921 (2), 67.05 (6a) (a) 2. a., 67.05 (6m) (b), 67.12 (12) (e) 5., 77.994 (3) (b) 2. b., 119.08 (2), 120.06 (8) (a), 120.06 (8) (b), 120.06 (8) (c) (intro.), 120.06 (8) (d), 120.06 (8) (f), 120.06 (8) (g), 120.06 (8) (h), 120.06 (9) (a), 121.91 (3) (a) 1. and 995.20; to create 5.05 (1) (g), 5.20, 6.80 (2) (g), 7.60 (4) (c) 3., 7.60 (4) (c) 4., 7.62, 8.05 (1) (L), 10.02 (4), 11.0204 (3) (am), 11.0304 (3) (am), 11.0504 (3) (am), 11.0604 (3) (am), 11.0804 (3) (am), 20.510 (1) (ed) and 20.510 (1) (em) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 1165?
AB 1165 is sponsored by Moore Omokunde, Spreitzer, Pfaff, Larson, Dassler-Alfheim, Roys, Anderson, Clinton (Democrat), Brown, Brienne (Democrat), Clancy, Ryan (Democrat), Emerson, Jodi (Democrat), Hong, Francesca (Democrat), Rivera-Wagner, Amaad (Democrat), Sheehan, Joe (Democrat), Sinicki, Christine (Democrat), Subeck, Lisa (Democrat), Stroud, Angela (Democrat), Stubbs, Shelia (Democrat), Tenorio, Angelito (Democrat), and Udell, Randy (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 1165?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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