Senate Bill 233 aims to strengthen the regulations surrounding election bribery in Wisconsin by expanding the definition of prohibited inducements related to signing or refraining from signing various election-related petitions and nomination papers. The bill specifically prohibits offering any inducement to an elector to sign or not sign petitions that support or oppose candidates, referendums, or propositions concerning political or social issues, as well as nomination papers and recall petitions. This prohibition applies during designated election periods, which are defined in the bill.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "anything of value" in the context of election bribery, increasing the threshold from $1 to $5 for certain violations. It also renumbers and amends existing statutes to incorporate these changes, ensuring clarity in the law. The bill retains the classification of election bribery as a Class I felony, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Overall, Senate Bill 233 seeks to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by addressing potential bribery more comprehensively.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 12.11(2), 12.11