Assembly Bill 944 authorizes the Wisconsin Elections Commission to provide grants to municipalities for the purchase of election supplies and equipment, such as electronic poll books and accessibility tools. Municipalities must apply for these grants at least 180 days before a general election and agree to a random inspection of the purchased items by the commission. The bill specifies grant amounts based on municipality population, with a minimum grant of $250. Additionally, counties can apply for grants on behalf of municipalities within their jurisdiction, provided they have the municipality's authorization.

The bill also mandates that the Elections Commission conduct an audit of the grant program within 90 days following each general election and submit a report to the legislature. The new legal provisions created by this bill include sections 5.05 (11r) and 20.510 (1) (ff) of the statutes, which outline the grant process and funding allocations for election supplies and equipment.