Assembly Bill 541 proposes an amendment to the current law regarding the handling of absentee ballots in Wisconsin. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the board of absentee ballot canvassers to mark the poll list number on the back of each absentee ballot. This change aims to streamline the process of canvassing absentee ballots by eliminating an additional step that may not be necessary for ensuring the integrity of the voting process.

Under the amended statute, the board of absentee ballot canvassers will still be responsible for verifying the identity of the absent elector and ensuring that the absentee ballot is properly executed and endorsed. However, the deletion of the requirement to mark the poll list number on the ballot itself is intended to simplify the procedure and potentially enhance voter privacy. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Campaigns and Elections for further consideration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 7.52(3)(a), 7.52