Wisconsin § 5.55 - Information.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 5.55 — Information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.55. Information.
On every ballot, except a voting machine ballot, shall be printed “Official .... Ballot” or “Official .... Ballot for ....” followed by the designation of the polling place for which the ballot has been prepared, the date of the election, and the official endorsement and blank certificates. The number of the ward or wards or aldermanic district, if any, and the name of the municipality may be omitted in printing and stamped or written on the ballots at any location which is clearly visible at the option of the county clerk. Printed information and initials shall appear on the back and outside of the ballot. 5.55 History History: 1985 a. 304 ; 1997 a. 250 ; 1999 a. 182 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2003 a. 265 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 5.55
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 5.55 cover?
Section 5.55 ("Information.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 5.55?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 5.55" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 5.55 apply to my situation?
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