Republican measure would require felons to pay off all fines before voting rights are restored
Posted on AllSides February 7th, 2023
From The Center
Wisconsin residents convicted of felony crimes would be required to pay off fines, court fees and restitution costs before they could regain their voting rights under a new proposal from Republican lawmakers.
The bill, all but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, would expand the conditions Wisconsin felons must meet to restore their right to vote.