Senate Bill 736
Postelection audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau and providing a penalty. (FE)
Vetoed by the governor
Both chambers passed it, and the governor vetoed it on Mar 22, 2024. Lawmakers did not , so it stands.
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Introduced, passed
Nov 21, 2023
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Committee, passed
Approved
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Senate vote, passed
Passed 22 to 10
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Assembly vote, passed
Passed Feb 20, 2024
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Governor, stopped here
Vetoed Mar 22, 2024.
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Law, not reached
Latest entry in the official record, May 15, 2024: “Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82”
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Veto override
Lawmakers can still pass a bill the governor vetoed, but it takes two-thirds of each chamber.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary
Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary
Signed on in support
Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.
Official term: Cosponsor. More in the glossary
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary
What it would have done
Summary by the , the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.
This bill requires the Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct a performance audit of election processes following a general election. The bill also requires the Elections Commission to assist the counties and municipalities with the audit. Under the bill, immediately following the state certification of the election results, the commission randomly selects four counties and one city and one village from each of those counties, except that one of the counties must be one of the ten most populous counties in the state. LAB then conducts its audit in the municipalities selected by the commission.
Under the bill, LAB may physically handle and examine all original election materials, including ballots and absentee ballot certificates, at LAB's discretion, at a secure site established by the municipal clerk and the commission. The bill also requires the commission to ensure that LAB is able to conduct and complete its audit and that the municipal clerks maintain management authority over the retention and security of election records. Under the bill, the public is allowed to observe the audit in observation areas established by the municipal clerk.
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LAB must report any incident of noncompliance with the requirements under the bill to the legislature. In addition, any person may commence an action in circuit court to compel an election official or the commission to comply with those requirements. If a court finds that an election official or the commission is noncompliant, the official or commission is subject to a forfeiture of $500 for each day of noncompliance. Finally, LAB must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than June 30 of the odd-numbered year following the election.
Who's behind it
Cory Tomczyk, a Republican, is its .
10 more lawmakers .
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Author (1)
- Cory Tomczyk · Republican, Senate
Signed on in support (10)
- Scott Allen · Republican, Assembly
- Elijah Behnke · Republican, Assembly
- Ty Bodden · Republican, Assembly
- Janel Brandtjen · Republican, Assembly
- Joy Goeben · Republican, Assembly
- Dave Murphy · Republican, Assembly
- Jerry O'Connor · Republican, Assembly
- Nik Rettinger · Republican, Assembly
- David Steffen · Republican, Assembly
- Chuck Wichgers · Republican, Assembly
What it would cost
State agencies filed a . Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.
Versions and amendments
Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.
How lawmakers voted
There were 4 votes on this bill.
Senate Committee on Shared Revenue vote to recommend it
Passed, 3 to 2 · Jan 11, 2024
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Report passage recommended by Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection, Ayes 3, Noes 2”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote to pass it
Passed, 22 to 10 · Feb 13, 2024
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D: Democrat, R: Republican
Yes (22)
- André Jacque (R, 1)
- Chris Kapenga (R, 33)
- Cory Tomczyk (R, 29)
- Dan Feyen (R, 20)
- Dan Knodl (R, 24)
- Devin LeMahieu (R, 9)
- Duey Stroebel (R, 20)
- Eric Wimberger (R, 2)
- Howard Marklein (R, 17)
- Jesse James (R, 23)
- Joan Ballweg (R, 14)
- John Jagler (R, 13)
- Julian Bradley (R, 28)
- Mary Felzkowski (R, 12)
- Patrick Testin (R, 24)
- Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, 19)
- Rob Cowles (R, 2)
- Rob Hutton (R, 5)
- Rob Stafsholt (R, 10)
- Romaine Quinn (R, 25)
- Steve Nass (R, 11)
- Van Wanggaard (R, 21)
No (10)
- Bob Wirch (D, 22)
- Brad Pfaff (D, 32)
- Chris Larson (D, 7)
- Dianne Hesselbein (D, 27)
- Jeff Smith (D, 31)
- Kelda Roys (D, 26)
- LaTonya Johnson (D, 6)
- Mark Spreitzer (D, 15)
- Melissa Agard (D, 16)
- Tim Carpenter (D, 3)
Official motion: “PASSAGE”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Assembly vote
Passed, 64 to 35 · Feb 20, 2024
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D: Democrat, R: Republican
Yes (64)
- Adam Neylon (R, 15)
- Alex Dallman (R, 39)
- Amanda Nedweski (R, 32)
- Amy Binsfeld (R, 27)
- Angie Sapik (R, 73)
- Barbara Dittrich (R, 99)
- Bob Donovan (R, 61)
- Bob Wittke (R, 63)
- Calvin Callahan (R, 35)
- Chanz Green (R, 74)
- Chuck Wichgers (R, 84)
- Cindi Duchow (R, 97)
- Clint Moses (R, 92)
- Dave Armstrong (R, 67)
- Dave Maxey (R, 83)
- Dave Murphy (R, 56)
- David Steffen (R, 4)
- Donna Rozar (R, 69)
- Elijah Behnke (R, 6)
- Ellen Schutt (R, 31)
- Gae Magnafici (R, 28)
- Gus Gustafson (R, 55)
- James Edming (R, 87)
- Janel Brandtjen (R, 22)
- Jeff Mursau (R, 36)
- Jerry O'Connor (R, 60)
- Jessie Rodriguez (R, 21)
- Joel Kitchens (R, 1)
- John Macco (R, 88)
- John Spiros (R, 86)
- Jon Plumer (R, 42)
- Joy Goeben (R, 5)
- Karen Hurd (R, 69)
- Kevin Petersen (R, 57)
- Loren Oldenburg (R, 96)
- Mark Born (R, 37)
- Michael Schraa (R, 53)
- Nancy VanderMeer (R, 70)
- Nik Rettinger (R, 83)
- Pat Snyder (R, 85)
- Paul Melotik (R, 22)
- Paul Tittl (R, 25)
- Peter Schmidt (R, 6)
- Rick Gundrum (R, 58)
- Rob Brooks (R, 59)
- Rob Summerfield (R, 68)
- Rob Swearingen (R, 34)
- Robin Vos (R, 33)
- Ron Tusler (R, 3)
- Scott Allen (R, 82)
- Scott Johnson (R, 33)
- Scott Krug (R, 72)
- Shae Sortwell (R, 2)
- Shannon Zimmerman (R, 30)
- Terry Katsma (R, 26)
- Todd Novak (R, 51)
- Tom Michalski (R, 13)
- Tony Kurtz (R, 41)
- Travis Tranel (R, 49)
- Treig Pronschinske (R, 29)
- Ty Bodden (R, 59)
- Tyler August (R, 31)
- Warren Petryk (R, 93)
- Will Penterman (R, 38)
No (35)
- Alex Joers (D, 81)
- Christine Sinicki (D, 20)
- Clint Anderson (D, 45)
- Daniel Riemer (D, 7)
- Darrin Madison (D, 10)
- Dave Considine (D, 81)
- Deb Andraca (D, 23)
- Dora Drake (D, 4)
- Evan Goyke (D, 18)
- Francesca Hong (D, 76)
- Greta Neubauer (D, 66)
- Jenna Jacobson (D, 50)
- Jill Billings (D, 95)
- Jimmy Anderson (D, 47)
- Jodi Emerson (D, 91)
- Kalan Haywood (D, 16)
- Katrina Shankland (D, 71)
- Kristina Shelton (D, 90)
- LaKeshia Myers (D, 12)
- Lee Snodgrass (D, 52)
- Lisa Subeck (D, 79)
- Lori Palmeri (D, 54)
- Marisabel Cabrera (D, 9)
- Melissa Ratcliff (D, 16)
- Mike Bare (D, 80)
- Robyn Vining (D, 13)
- Ryan Clancy (D, 19)
- Samba Baldeh (D, 48)
- Shelia Stubbs (D, 78)
- Steve Doyle (D, 94)
- Sue Conley (D, 44)
- Supreme Moore Omokunde (D, 17)
- Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D, 8)
- Tip McGuire (D, 64)
- Tod Ohnstad (D, 65)
Official motion: “SHALL THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR STAND”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote
Passed, 22 to 9 · May 14, 2024 · 1 didn't vote
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D: Democrat, R: Republican
Yes (22)
- André Jacque (R, 1)
- Chris Kapenga (R, 33)
- Cory Tomczyk (R, 29)
- Dan Feyen (R, 20)
- Dan Knodl (R, 24)
- Devin LeMahieu (R, 9)
- Duey Stroebel (R, 20)
- Eric Wimberger (R, 2)
- Howard Marklein (R, 17)
- Jesse James (R, 23)
- Joan Ballweg (R, 14)
- John Jagler (R, 13)
- Julian Bradley (R, 28)
- Mary Felzkowski (R, 12)
- Patrick Testin (R, 24)
- Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, 19)
- Rob Cowles (R, 2)
- Rob Hutton (R, 5)
- Rob Stafsholt (R, 10)
- Romaine Quinn (R, 25)
- Steve Nass (R, 11)
- Van Wanggaard (R, 21)
No (9)
- Bob Wirch (D, 22)
- Brad Pfaff (D, 32)
- Chris Larson (D, 7)
- Dianne Hesselbein (D, 27)
- Jeff Smith (D, 31)
- LaTonya Johnson (D, 6)
- Mark Spreitzer (D, 15)
- Melissa Agard (D, 16)
- Tim Carpenter (D, 3)
Didn't vote (1)
- Kelda Roys (D, 26)
Official motion: “PASS NOTWITHSTANDING OBJECTIONS OF GOVERNOR”. Official record · This vote on its own page
What happened
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May 15, 2024
The veto stood. Lawmakers didn't override it.
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May 14, 2024
The Assembly voted to override the veto.
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May 14, 2024
“Messaged” (the official wording)
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May 14, 2024
The Senate voted to override the veto, 22 to 9.
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Mar 22, 2024
The governor vetoed it.
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Mar 18, 2024
Sent to the governor.
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Feb 20, 2024
1 more representative signed on in support.
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Feb 20, 2024
The Assembly passed it too.
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Feb 20, 2024
“Point of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken” (the official wording)
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Feb 14, 2024
Sent to the Assembly Committee on Rules.
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Feb 13, 2024
The Assembly received it.
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Feb 13, 2024
The Senate passed it, 22 to 10.
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Feb 7, 2024
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Jan 11, 2024
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 3 to 2.
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Dec 19, 2023
The committee held a public hearing.
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Dec 12, 2023
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Nov 21, 2023
Sent to the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection.
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Nov 21, 2023
Introduced in the Senate.
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- Nov 21, 2023 · Senate
Introduced by Senator Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Allen, Murphy, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, Goeben, O'Connor, Rettinger and Wichgers
- Nov 21, 2023 · Senate
Read first time and referred to Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
- Dec 12, 2023 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Dec 19, 2023 · Senate
Public hearing held
- Jan 11, 2024 · Senate
Executive action taken
- Jan 11, 2024 · Senate
Report passage recommended by Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection, Ayes 3, Noes 2
- Jan 11, 2024 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Feb 7, 2024 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Feb 9, 2024 · Senate
Placed on calendar 2-13-2024 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Feb 13, 2024 · Senate
Read a second time
- Feb 13, 2024 · Senate
Ordered to a third reading
- Feb 13, 2024 · Senate
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Feb 13, 2024 · Senate
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 22, Noes 10
- Feb 13, 2024 · Senate
Ordered immediately messaged
- Feb 13, 2024 · Assembly
Received from Senate
- Feb 14, 2024 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
- Feb 15, 2024 · Assembly
Placed on calendar 2-20-2024 by Committee on Rules
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Read a second time
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representatives Snodgrass and C. Anderson
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Point of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Decision of the Chair appealed
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 64, Noes 35
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Ordered to a third reading
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Rules suspended
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Read a third time and concurred in
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor
- Feb 20, 2024 · Assembly
Ordered immediately messaged
- Feb 21, 2024 · Senate
Received from Assembly concurred in
- Feb 27, 2024 · Senate
LRB correction
- Feb 27, 2024 · Senate
Report correctly enrolled
- Mar 18, 2024 · Senate
Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2024
- Mar 22, 2024 · Senate
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-21-2024
- May 13, 2024 · Senate
Placed on calendar 5-14-2024 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
- May 14, 2024 · Senate
Rules suspended and taken up
- May 14, 2024 · Senate
Passed notwithstanding the objections of the Governor, Ayes 22, Noes 9
- May 14, 2024 · Senate
Messaged
- May 14, 2024 · Assembly
Received from Senate passed notwithstanding the objections of the Governor
- May 14, 2024 · Assembly
Placed on calendar 5-15-2024 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
- May 15, 2024 · Assembly
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Terms on this page
Veto override
Lawmakers can still pass a bill the governor vetoed, but it takes two-thirds of each chamber.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary
Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary
Signed on in support
Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.
Official term: Cosponsor. More in the glossary
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary
From the Wisconsin Legislature's official record, checked Sep 15, 2026. See the source
Veto override
Lawmakers can still pass a bill the governor vetoed, but it takes two-thirds of each chamber.
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis
Signed on in support
Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.
Official term: Cosponsor
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote