Wisconsin § 11.0101 - Definitions.

§ 11.0101. Definitions.

In this chapter: 11.0101(1) (1) “Candidate” means an individual about whom any of the following applies: 11.0101(1)(a) (a) The individual takes any of the following affirmative actions to seek nomination or election to a state or local office: 11.0101(1)(a)1. 1. Files nomination papers with the appropriate filing officer, as determined under s. 5.02 (4v) . Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 12-1-27 by 2023 Wis. Act 126 , as affected by 2025 Wis. Act 7 , section 2 . Prior to 12-1-27 it reads: Effective date text 1. Files nomination papers with the appropriate filing officer. 11.0101(1)(a)2. 2. Is nominated as a candidate for state or local office by a caucus under s. 8.05 (1) or by a political party and the nomination is certified to the appropriate filing officer, as determined under s. 5.02 (4v) . Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 2. is shown as amended eff. 12-1-27 by 2023 Wis. Act 126 , as affected by 2025 Wis. Act 7 , section 2 . Prior to 12-1-27 it reads: Effective date text 2. Is nominated as a candidate for state or local office by a caucus under s. 8.05 (1) or by a political party and the nomination is certified to the appropriate filing officer. 11.0101(1)(a)3. 3. Receives a contribution, makes a disbursement, or gives consent for another person to receive a contribution or make a disbursement in order to bring about the individual’s nomination or election to a state or local office. 11.0101(1)(b) (b) The individual holds a state or local office and is the subject of a recall petition. 11.0101(1)(c) (c) The individual holds a state or local office. 11.0101(2) (2) “Candidate committee” means a committee authorized by a candidate or a candidate’s agent to make or accept contributions or make disbursements in support of a candidate’s campaign. 11.0101(3) (3) “Candidate’s agent” means an individual who has control over the day-to-day operation of the candidate committee, but does not include an employee of a political party or a legislative campaign committee that is not also an employee of the candidate. 11.0101(4) (4) “Charitable organization” means any organization described in section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. 11.0101(5) (5) “Clearly identified” means any of the following with regard to a communication supporting or opposing a candidate: 11.0101(5)(a) (a) The candidate’s name appears or is stated. 11.0101(5)(b) (b) A photograph or drawing of the candidate appears. 11.0101(5)(c) (c) The candidate’s identity is apparent by unambiguous reference. 11.0101(5m) (5m) “Commission” means the ethics commission. 11.0101(6) (6) “Committee” means a candidate committee, legislative campaign committee, political action committee, independent expenditure committee, political party, recall committee, and referendum committee. 11.0101(7) (7) “Conduit” means a person other than an individual that receives a contribution of money from an individual, deposits the contribution in an account held by the person, and releases the contribution to a committee at the direction of the contributor. 11.0101(7m) (7m) “Continuing report” means the reports due on January 15 and July 15. 11.0101(8) (8) 11.0101(8)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) , “contribution” means any of the following: 11.0101(8)(a)1. 1. A gift, subscription, loan, advance, or transfer of money to a committee. 11.0101(8)(a)2. 2. With the committee’s consent under s.