Senate Bill 270 amends the existing law regarding the right of appeal for complainants who are aggrieved by decisions made by the Elections Commission concerning election officials. Currently, a complainant can appeal a 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 will be considered aggrieved regardless of whether they have experienced such an injury.

The proposed amendment specifically states that a complainant may appeal any commission order that dismisses their complaint or does not provide the relief they requested. This change aims to broaden the scope of who can appeal decisions made by the Elections Commission, thereby enhancing the rights of individuals who file complaints against election officials. The new legal language inserted into the statute clarifies the definition of "aggrieved" and expands the circumstances under which a complainant can seek judicial review of the commission's decisions.

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