Senate Bill 514 proposes to amend existing voter registration laws in Wisconsin to allow individuals aged 16 and 17 to preregister to vote, provided they meet other eligibility requirements. The bill introduces a new section, 6.31, which specifies that these preregistered individuals may not vote until they turn 18 on election day. Additionally, the bill amends sections 6.20 and 6.36 to incorporate language that acknowledges the preregistration process and establishes guidelines for how these individuals will be recorded in the registration lists.

Specifically, the bill amends section 6.20 to include individuals who preregister and will be 18 on election day as eligible to vote absentee. It also modifies section 6.36 to ensure that the registration list does not include the names of those who preregister unless they will be 18 by election day. This legislative change aims to encourage civic engagement among younger citizens while maintaining the integrity of the voting process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6.20, 6.36(2)(a), 6.36