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Notice of Hearing
The Wisconsin Elections Commission announces that Commission staff will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to create Wis. Admin Code Chapter EL 4 relating to the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers at the time and place shown below.
Hearing Information
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: See below for virtual attendance options
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Accessibility
This meeting will include the option for captioning. Additional accessibility considerations may be available and can be requested by contacting elections@wisconsin.gov.
Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
Anyone may attend the hearing and provide a perspective on the proposed rule. Oral comments will be limited to a 4 minute presentation per person.
The proposed rule may be reviewed at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/all/089_22 and https://elections.wi.gov/draft-rule-chapter-el-4-election-observers. Please send any written comments directly by email to brandon.hunzicker@wisconsin.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Comments may also be submitted at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment, or mailed to:
Brandon Hunzicker
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).
Notice of Possible Quorum
Wisconsin Elections Commission
Public Hearing Seeking Comment on Administrative Rule Scope Statement
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
1:00 p.m.
A quorum of the members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission may be present at the agency’s public hearing seeking comment relating to a proposed rule concerning the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers.
Notice is hereby given that the above gathering may constitute a meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. However, no items are on an agenda for Commission consideration, nor will action be taken by the Commission.
Approved: March 20, 2024
/s/
Carrie Riepl, Commission Secretary
Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.