Overview

• Evers vetoed bills that would have allowed closer observation at polling places and required elections to fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
• He signed legislation barring local officials from closing more than half of polling places within 30 days of an election and strengthening protections for election officials.
• A new law exempts purchases of precious metals from state sales tax, while political TV ads using AI must now include a disclaimer.
• Evers rejected proposals that would have changed voting procedures in nursing homes and required state auditors to review each general election.
• The governor's actions reflect a focus on maintaining election integrity and accessibility, while opposing measures perceived to potentially interfere with election administration.