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AB 944

Relating to: grants for the purchase of election supplies and equipment and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deb Andraca and 22 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill providing state grant funding to local municipalities for purchasing election equipment and supplies to modernize voting infrastructure.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 944

Legislative bill overview

AB 944 proposed state grant funding to help Wisconsin municipalities purchase election supplies and equipment. The bill included a fiscal appropriation to support local election administration costs, addressing needs for voting machines, ballot scanning equipment, and related electoral infrastructure.

Why is this important

Election equipment is critical infrastructure that directly affects voting accessibility and election integrity. Many Wisconsin municipalities operate with aging equipment and limited budgets, so state funding can help modernize systems and ensure consistent standards across counties and cities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and appropriation size: Disagreement over how much state funding is necessary versus placing the burden on local budgets or requiring federal grant matching
  • Equipment standards and vendor selection: Questions about whether the state should mandate specific equipment types/brands or allow local flexibility in purchases
  • Election administration philosophy: Partisan differences over election security priorities, with some emphasizing robust modernization and others concerned about unnecessary spending or centralized control

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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