An Act to renumber 9.01 (4) and 9.01 (7) (a); to renumber and amend 7.70 (5) (b); to amend 7.51 (5) (b), 7.53 (1) (a), 7.53 (2) (d), 7.60 (3), 7.60 (5) (a), 7.70 (1) (b), 7.70 (3) (a), 7.70 (3) (c), 7.70 (3) (i), 7.70 (5) (title), 7.70 (5) (a), 7.75 (1), 9.01 (1) (ar) 3., 9.01 (6) (a), 9.01 (6) (b), 9.01 (7) (b) and 9.01 (9) (a); to create 5.05 (19), 7.70 (3) (cm), 7.70 (5) (b) 2., 7.70 (5) (b) 3., 9.01 (1) (ar) 4., 9.01 (4) (b), 9.01 (6) (am), 9.01 (7) (a) 2., 9.01 (9) (am), 9.01 (9) (cm) and 9.01 (9m) of the statutes; Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Ann Roe (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic)
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Clear rules for electors and certificates
The Elections Commission prepares the certificate naming Wisconsin’s presidential electors. The governor must sign, seal, and send it to the U.S. archivist by the 6th day before electors meet, include at least one security feature, and make six duplicate originals. Electors meet at the state capitol at noon on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December; vacancies are filled by a plurality of electors present. If a valid recount is filed, the governor may delay the certificate only until the recount is certified or 3 p.m. on the 6th day before the meeting. Court orders can require a superseding certificate by set times, and any superseding certificate replaces earlier ones.
Faster canvass and deadlines for presidential votes
Clerks must deliver ballots and papers by 4 p.m. the next day (or the second day for some absentee counts). In a presidential race, provisional ballots must reach the county by 9 a.m. Saturday, and county canvassers must open returns by noon that Saturday. County clerks must send certified results to the state within 6 days; on day 7 the state sends a violation notice and goes to court if needed the next day. The state canvass must finish within 16 days. If a county fails to certify by then, the state uses municipal returns to complete the canvass.
Faster presidential recounts across Wisconsin
For presidential races, the state must order recounts the same day a valid petition and payment arrive, using secure electronic notice. Counties must meet by 9 a.m. on the second day, may not pause until done (unless allowed), and must send returns within 5 days. In other contests, counties must meet by the third day and finish within 13 days. If a presidential recount petition covers only some areas, an opposing candidate has until 5 p.m. the next day to request recounts in the rest, and boards reconvene at 9 a.m. the next business day.
Speedy court review of presidential recounts
An aggrieved presidential candidate must appeal to circuit court within one business day. The chief justice names a judge before Election Day to hear these cases. The court must secure all ballots and records right away and decide the case within 7 days. Any party may appeal directly to the Wisconsin Supreme Court within one day, and that path is the only way to review circuit decisions.
Changes start with 2028 election
All of these new presidential election timelines and procedures apply starting with the 2028 general election. Officials and campaigns must follow these rules beginning in 2028.
Public calendar of presidential election deadlines
The Wisconsin Elections Commission must post a table of every date and deadline for a presidential election. The table includes recount and court appeal deadlines. This gives voters, candidates, and officials one place to see the whole schedule.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Clint Moses
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Ann Roe
Democratic • House
Lee Snodgrass
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Romaine Quinn
Republican • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 214
4/9/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-25-2026
3/25/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
3/25/2026HouseSenator Spreitzer added as a cosponsor
3/19/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenators Dassler-Alfheim and Smith added as cosponsors
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/3/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 5, Noes 0
3/3/2026SenateExecutive action taken
2/27/2026SenateRead 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
11/19/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
11/19/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
11/19/2025
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