Senate Bill 34 introduces new provisions regarding the withdrawal of candidacy for certain elective offices in Wisconsin. Under the bill, individuals who file nomination papers for offices to be filled at the general election can withdraw their candidacy by submitting a sworn statement to the Elections Commission before specific deadlines. If this statement is filed, the individual's name will not appear on the ballot. The bill applies to various offices, including those for president, vice president, U.S. Senate, and state assembly, but excludes the district attorney position. Additionally, candidates withdrawing for national or statewide offices must pay a fee of $1,000, while those for non-statewide offices must pay $250.

The bill also establishes penalties for false statements regarding candidacy withdrawal. Specifically, intentionally making or filing a false statement will be classified as a Class G felony, which carries a penalty of up to $25,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. The Elections Commission is tasked with creating a verification process for the authenticity of the withdrawal statements. Overall, this legislation aims to clarify the process for candidates wishing to withdraw and to impose strict penalties for fraudulent actions related to candidacy withdrawals.