Senate Bill 925 aims to enhance the automatic voter registration process in Wisconsin by requiring the Elections Commission to facilitate the registration of all eligible voters and maintain their registration as long as they remain eligible. The bill mandates that the commission work with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to electronically transfer personally identifiable information to streamline the registration process, with a target date for initial registration set for July 1, 2029. The commission is also tasked with ensuring the confidentiality of the information obtained and allowing individuals to opt out of having their information shared. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for individuals to request the deletion or exclusion of their names from the registration list and requires the commission to notify individuals when their registration status changes.

The bill includes amendments to existing statutes, specifically modifying sections 5.056 and 85.61, and creating new sections 6.256 and 343.14 (2p). Notably, it introduces a requirement for the DOT to provide information to the commission on a continuous basis, no less than monthly, and establishes a framework for the commission to report on its progress in implementing the new registration system by July 1, 2028. The legislation emphasizes the importance of integrating voter registration information with data from various state agencies to improve the accuracy and completeness of the voter registration process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 5.056, 85.61(1), 85.61