Senate Bill 212 aims to amend the existing law regarding the form of referendum questions submitted to voters in Wisconsin. The bill introduces a requirement that all referendum questions must be presented in plain language, ensuring clarity for voters. Additionally, for proposed constitutional amendments, the question must explicitly state whether any part of the amendment is already included in the statutes as of the date the joint resolution is passed to submit the question for a vote.

The specific legal language being amended is found in section 5.64 (2) (am) of the statutes. The bill maintains the existing requirement for a concise statement of each question and prohibits wording that necessitates a negative vote to approve or an affirmative vote to disapprove a proposition. The new provisions aim to enhance voter understanding and transparency in the referendum process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 5.64(2)(am), 5.64