Bill > HB0278

This bill modifies Wyoming's election laws to enhance transparency and accuracy in voting machine and electronic voting system testing. The key provisions require county clerks to provide public notice at least five days before testing voting machines or electronic voting systems, and make these tests open to the public rather than limited to political party representatives. The bill removes the previous presumption that voting machines are properly prepared and instead mandates that machines must be thoroughly tested and certified before use. County clerks must now post test results on their websites and provide copies to anyone who requests them. The testing process is more rigorous, requiring tests of all ballot styles, including scenarios with over-votes and under-votes, and mandating that any errors must be corrected before the equipment can be used. The secretary of state is given expanded rulemaking authority to ensure the fairness and accuracy of voting systems, with rules to be developed in consultation with county clerks. The bill aims to increase public confidence in election processes by making testing more transparent and comprehensive, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0278