The Assembly today approved along party lines a bill to make it easier for Wisconsinites to appeal if the Elections Commission rejects a complaint filed with the agency.

There was no discussion ahead of the 54-43 vote. The bill next heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for action.

SB 270 was introduced in light of a state Supreme Court decision related to a complaint challenging the city of Racine’s use of a mobile voting van in 2022. The court ruled complainants can only appeal a commission decision if they have suffered an injury to a legally recognized interest as a result. SB 270 would eliminate that requirement.

It was one of several election bills the chamber approved today.

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