Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 916 — Relating to: 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 — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

An Act to amend 5.60 (3) (ag), 5.62 (1) (a), 6.34 (3) (a) 1. and 6.34 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes;

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Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Available for scheduling

  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  4. Introduced by Law Revision Committee

Sponsors

  • Law Revision Committee · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Law Revision Committee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 916 do?
An Act to amend 5.60 (3) (ag), 5.62 (1) (a), 6.34 (3) (a) 1. and 6.34 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 916?
SB 916 is sponsored by Law Revision Committee.
What is the current status of SB 916?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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