Assembly Bill 537 amends Wisconsin's election law regarding absentee ballots. Currently, municipal clerks have the discretion to return absentee ballots with improperly completed certificates or no certificates to voters, provided there is enough time for the voter to correct the issue and return the ballot by 8 p.m. on election day. The proposed bill changes this language, mandating that clerks must return such ballots to voters under the same conditions.

Specifically, the bill modifies section 6.87 (9) of the statutes by replacing the word "may" with "shall," thereby requiring clerks to return absentee ballots with certificate issues to voters. This change aims to ensure that voters have the opportunity to correct any deficiencies in their absentee ballots, thereby enhancing voter participation and the integrity of the election process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6.87(9), 6.87