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 criteria. 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 section 6.20 to include those who preregister under the new provision as eligible to vote by absentee ballot, and it modifies section 6.36 (2) (a) to clarify the requirements for registration lists at polling places.

Furthermore, the bill creates section 6.36 (2) (d), which stipulates that the registration list cannot include the names of individuals who preregistered unless they will be at least 18 years old on election day. This legislative change aims to encourage civic engagement among younger individuals while ensuring that only eligible voters participate in elections.

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