Bill > HB0217

This bill requires county clerks to conduct a random hand count audit of ballots in one precinct for each primary and general election. Specifically, the secretary of state will randomly select one precinct in each county to undergo a manual hand count of all ballots cast, which will then be compared to the results from the electronic voting system. The hand count audit must be completed within one week after the election, and the results must be immediately reported to the secretary of state. The bill mandates that the secretary of state develop rules to implement this new audit process, including establishing the audit's scope and procedures, with these rules to be adopted by September 1, 2025. This additional audit is intended to provide an extra layer of verification for election results, offering a manual cross-check against electronic vote tabulation to enhance election integrity and transparency.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0217