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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Crossed Over
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Passed
Dead
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to elections; revising provisions relating to political party affiliation changes by electors; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Wyoming's laws related to changes in political party affiliation by electors (voters). The key provisions are: (1) An elector must declare their party affiliation before receiving a major party primary ballot, but can choose to vote a nonpartisan ballot instead. (2) Electors can change their party affiliation by filing an application with the county clerk up to 14 days before a primary election, on the day of the primary or general election, or when requesting an absentee ballot. (3) Electors can change from one major political party to another major political party using the same application process. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Theodore Blackburn (R)*,
Scott Clem (R)*,
Ogden Driskill (R)*,
Roy Edwards (R)*,
Chuck Gray (R)*,
Timothy Hallinan (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Tyler Lindholm (R)*,
David Miller (R)*,
Garry Piiparinen (R)*,
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Clark Stith (R)*,
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Art Washut (R)*,
Last Action
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2020/HB0209 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Engross/HB0209.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Introduced/HB0209.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Fiscal/HB0209.pdf |
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