Senate Bill 304 aims to amend the statutes regarding absentee voting by establishing new requirements for the hours during which voters can cast their absentee ballots in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. The bill mandates that these locations must be open for at least 20 hours during the absentee voting period, which begins 14 days before an election and ends on the Sunday prior to the election. Additionally, the bill requires that the specific office hours for absentee voting be included in the type E election notice, which is published by the municipality.

The proposed changes include the insertion of language that specifies the minimum hours for absentee voting and the requirement for the municipal clerk to provide this information in the election notice. The bill also clarifies that voters can cast their absentee ballots without needing a prior appointment during these specified hours. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance accessibility and transparency in the absentee voting process for Wisconsin voters.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6.86(1)(b), 6.86, 10.01(2)(e), 10.01