Senate Bill 624 proposes several amendments and repeals related to absentee voting procedures in Wisconsin. Key changes include the requirement for alternate absentee ballot sites to be fixed locations, the obligation for municipal clerks to return improperly completed absentee ballots to voters, and the introduction of text message notifications to voters regarding their absentee ballot applications and submissions. The bill also extends the deadline for absentee ballot applications from five to seven days before an election and mandates hourly election night reporting by municipal clerks to county clerks, detailing the status of ballots cast and canvassed.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for determining voter incompetency and ineligibility, requiring circuit courts to notify the Elections Commission via email, which must then update the voter registration status within three business days. It eliminates the option for municipalities to use central counting locations for ballots and extends the timeline for pre-election testing of electronic voting equipment from ten to fifteen days before an election. The bill also includes various amendments to existing statutes to reflect these changes, ensuring that election procedures are transparent and accessible while maintaining the integrity of the voting process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 5.05(12), 5.05, 5.84(1), 5.84, 5.84(2), 5.85(1), 5.85, 5.85(5), 5.86, 5.87(1), 5.87, 5.91(17), 5.91, 6.18(form), 6.18