The Wisconsin Elections Commission has promulgated an emergency administrative rule, which is effective as of June 10, 2024. This emergency rule carries the force of law and is binding on the all Wisconsin County and Municipal Clerks, the City of Milwaukee Election Commission, and the Milwaukee County Election Commission.
A copy of the emergency rule final order, which includes the final rule text, has been provided as an attachment to this communication. Please note that the Legislative Reference Bureau does not publish the text of emergency rules on the Legislature’s administrative code website, but it will include a note that the emergency rule is in effect and will provide a link to the promulgated rule page.
Please review the contents of this communication as well as the full text of the emergency rule. Staff have provided the following FAQ to aid clerks in understanding their legal obligations under the new administrative rule. If you have any questions, please contact the WEC Help Desk at @email or 608-261-2028.