Senate Bill 453 proposes to amend various statutes related to the circulation of nomination papers for the spring election in Wisconsin. Currently, the first date for circulating these papers is set for December 1 preceding the election. The bill seeks to change this date to November 16, thereby allowing candidates more time to gather signatures and prepare for the election. This change is reflected in multiple sections of the law, including provisions for town, village, and county elections, as well as for filling vacancies in judicial offices.

In addition to changing the date for circulating nomination papers, the bill also modifies related deadlines for filing these papers and for conducting caucuses and primaries. For instance, the deadlines for filing nomination papers remain the same, requiring them to be submitted by 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday in January preceding the election. The bill aims to streamline the election process and provide clarity on the timeline for candidates and election officials.

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