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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Passed
Dead
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to elections; prohibiting the use of drop boxes for delivery of ballots as specified; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of ballot drop boxes for returning absentee ballots in Wyoming, effectively requiring voters to either mail their ballots or hand-deliver them directly to the county clerk. The legislation specifically defines a "drop box" as any receptacle designed to receive ballots or documents in a manner that differs from direct mail or hand delivery. Under this bill, county clerks, election staff, public employees, and election officials are forbidden from establishing or using drop boxes for collecting absentee ballots, and no person may deliver an absentee ballot through such a receptacle. If a ballot is delivered improperly through a drop box, the county clerk may notify the voter that their ballot has been spoiled. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, which provides time for election officials and voters to adapt to the new requirements. The primary intent appears to be restricting alternative methods of ballot return and potentially increasing direct oversight of ballot submission.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Abby Angelos (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Bob Ide (R)*,
Chris Knapp (R)*,
John Kolb (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Joseph Webb (R)*,
Robert Wharff (R)*,
John Winter (R)*,
Last Action
COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0131 |
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivi | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131SS001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Engross/HB0131.pdf |
Representative Yin | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H3003.pdf |
Representative Yin | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H3002.pdf |
Representative Larsen, L | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H3001.pdf |
Representative Geringer | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H2003.pdf |
Representative Storer | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H2002.pdf |
Representative Yin | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131H2001.pdf |
Representative Knapp | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131HW001.pdf |
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivis | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0131HS001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0131.pdf |
Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0131.pdf |
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