Assembly Bill 442 proposes to amend various statutes related to the circulation of nomination papers for the spring election in Wisconsin. The bill changes the first date on which these papers may be circulated from December 1 to November 16 of the year preceding the election. This adjustment affects multiple provisions, including those governing the nomination process for town, village, and county offices, as well as the filling of vacancies in judicial positions. The bill aims to streamline the election process by allowing candidates more time to gather signatures and prepare for the election.

In addition to changing the circulation date for nomination papers, the bill also modifies related deadlines and procedures throughout the statutes. For instance, it specifies that nomination papers must be filed by 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday in January, and it establishes new timelines for filling vacancies in various offices. The overall intent of the bill is to enhance the electoral process by providing clearer guidelines and extending the timeframe for candidate nominations, thereby potentially increasing participation in local elections.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 8.05(1)(a), 8.05, 8.05(3)(a), 8.05(4)(a), 8.05(4)(b), 8.10(2)(a), 8.10, 8.11(1m)(c), 8.11, 8.50(4)(f)1, 8.50, 8.50(4)(f)2, 11.1111(1)(a)1, 11.1111, 17.21(3), 17.21, 17.21(5), 17.245, 17.25(1)(d), 17.25, 59.10(3)(e), 59.10