All Roll Calls
Yes: 37 • No: 29
WisconsinAB2232025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House
An Act to renumber and amend 8.40 (2); to amend 8.10 (3) (intro.), 8.15 (4) (a), 8.20 (3) and 9.10 (2) (em) 2.; to create 8.40 (2) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions.
Sponsored By: Brent Jacobson (Republican), Robert Brooks (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican)
Signed by Governor
ElectionsElections -- RegistrationRecallUnited States -- President
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Stricter rules for Wisconsin petition signature gatherers
People gathering signatures for nomination papers or recall petitions must qualify as Wisconsin voters, generally meeting the applicable 28-consecutive-day residency requirement. Only presidential and vice-presidential nomination papers have an exception for U.S. citizens age 18 or older. These citizens must not be disqualified from voting under Wisconsin law if they were Wisconsin residents. Recall signatures collected by someone who does not qualify as a Wisconsin voter do not count. Each sheet must have a signed certification at the bottom, with the gatherer's full home address, including street and number. Gatherers must confirm they personally circulated the paper and obtained every signature. They must confirm they know each signer's voter eligibility in the relevant area, stated residence, and signing date. For nomination papers, gatherers must also state that they intend to support the candidate. Certifications must state the gatherer's Wisconsin voter eligibility unless the presidential exception applies, and show the date beside the signature. False certifications are subject to existing criminal penalties.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Jessie Rodriguez
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Romaine Quinn
Republican • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Decision of the Chair stands as the judgment of the Senate, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14
Yes: 19 • No: 14
Actions Timeline
Published 3-28-2026
3/27/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 126
3/27/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-25-2026 by directive of the Speaker
3/25/2026HouseAttempted to present to the Governor on 3-24-2026 by directive of the Speaker
3/24/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 2-13-2026
2/13/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
2/12/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/11/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/11/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/11/2026SenateDecision of the Chair stands as the judgment of the Senate, Ayes 18, Noes 15
2/11/2026SenatePoint of order that Senate Amendment 1 was not germane well taken
2/11/2026SenateRead a second time
2/11/2026SenateSenate Amendment 1 offered by Senators Smith, Carpenter, Hesselbein, L. Johnson, Keyeski, Pfaff, Ratcliff and Wall
2/11/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/9/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
1/16/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 3, Noes 2
1/16/2026SenateExecutive action taken
1/16/2026SenatePublic hearing held
1/7/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
11/20/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
11/20/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
11/19/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended
11/19/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
11/19/2025House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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