Wisconsin Elections Commission June Public Meeting ends Vos recall effort

In the meeting the commission voted to override the staff recommendation to accept the recall election for Robin Vos. Although a sufficient number of signatures was collected, and the signatures were submitted on time, 188 of the signatures were collected after the 60-day period that was allowed for collecting signatures. The recall will not take place.

On June 27, 2024, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will hold their quarterly meeting on the following agenda:

A. Call to Order                                                                       

B. Administrator’s Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice

C. Public Comment

D. Written Comments

E. Discussion and Potential Action Related to the Recall Petition Pertaining to Assembly Representative Robin Vos, and Any Related Recall Policy Considerations and Action.

F. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. May 14, 2024
2. May 16, 2024
3. June 10, 2024

G. Review and Potential Action Relating to Election Manuals:

1. Election Day Manual
2. Election Administration Manual

H. External Use of Agency Materials, Logos, and Branding: Consideration and Possible Action

I. Discussion, Review, and Possible Action Pertaining to Administrative Rulemaking:

1. Authorization for Emergency Rulemaking concerning Election Observers
2. EL § 6.05 (Uniform Instruction) Rule Order, Economic Impact Analysis, and Draft Public Hearing Notice
3. Approval & Security of Electronic Voting Equipment
4. EL Chapter 12 Amendments (Certification And Training Of Municipal Clerks)
5. Authorization for New Emergency/Permanent Rulemaking Judicial Privacy Protections Effectuated by 2023 Wisconsin Act 235
6. Draft Rule for EL Chapter 13 on Training of Election Officials
7. Draft Rule for EL Chapter 15 on Polling Place Emergency Planning

J. Processing NMVR Forms Received by Commission since September 2023

K. Review and Potential Action Relating to Administrative Complaint Forms

L. Review and Potential Action on a Wis. Stat. § 5.061 Complaint: Heuer v. UW-Parkside (EL 24-01)

M. 2025–2027 Biennial Budget Update/Request

N. Accessible Voting Equipment Subgrant Renewal

O. Commission Staff Updates

P. Discussion, Review, and Possible Action Pertaining to Temporary Injunction Issued June 25, 2024, in the Disability Rights Wisconsin et al. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al. matter.

Q. Discussion of Scheduling and Content for Upcoming Commission Meetings

R. Closed Session*

1. Closed Session Minutes Approval: May 14, 2024; May 16, 2024
2. Litigation Update and Consideration of Potential Litigation
3. Advisory Opinion Consideration and Potential Action
4. Wis. Stat. § 5.05 Complaints
5. ERIC Processes and Referrals