Bill > SF0033

This bill modifies Wyoming state law regarding the composition of county central committees for political parties by expanding the membership to include not just precinct committeemen and committeewomen, but also other party officials specified in the party's bylaws. These additional officials must be certified and recorded by the secretary of state under existing state law. Currently, county central committees are determined by the number of votes cast for the party's congressional representative, with each precinct entitled to at least one committeeman and one committeewoman. The bill maintains the existing election and residency requirements for precinct committeemen and committeewomen (who must be registered party members residing in their precinct) while adding the new provision for additional party officials. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, which provides ample time for political parties to adjust their processes and documentation. This modification appears designed to give more flexibility to political parties in defining their local leadership structures while maintaining core democratic principles of local representation.

Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions (Joint)

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0033