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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Passed
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Dead
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to elections; clarifying that the false voting statute includes out-of-state voting; authorizing the secretary of state to request an investigation; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Wyoming's false voting statute to explicitly clarify that voting more than once in a single election includes voting in multiple states for the same federal election, and expands the authority of the secretary of state to request investigations into potential false voting. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law by adding language that considers it false voting to vote in another state and then vote in Wyoming for the same federal election, and grants the secretary of state the ability to request county sheriffs to investigate potential false voting incidents, in addition to county clerks. Under the proposed changes, if a county sheriff investigates and finds merit in an allegation of false voting, they are required to refer the matter to the district attorney for potential prosecution. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these modifications to election law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
John Bear (R)*,
Marlene Brady (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Jayme Lien (R)*,
Darin McCann (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)*,
Last Action
postponed indefinitely (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0154 |
| Conference Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154JC001.pdf |
| Senator Pearson | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154S3002.pdf |
| Senator Cooper | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154S3001.pdf |
| Senator Hicks | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154S2002.pdf |
| Senator Laursen, D | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154S2001.pdf |
| Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivi | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0154SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0154.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0154.pdf |
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