Assembly Bill 268 amends Wisconsin's election law regarding the appeals process for complainants who are dissatisfied with decisions made by the Elections Commission. Currently, a complainant can appeal a commission decision only if they have suffered an injury to a legally recognized interest, as established by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the case of Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The bill seeks to change this by stipulating that a complainant is considered aggrieved for the purpose of appeal regardless of whether they have experienced such an injury.

The proposed amendment specifically states that any complainant may appeal any commission order that dismisses their complaint or fails to provide the relief they requested. This change aims to broaden the rights of complainants in the electoral process, allowing them to seek judicial review without the requirement of demonstrating a legally recognized injury. The bill thus seeks to enhance accountability and transparency in the conduct of election officials in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 5.06(8), 5.06