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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to elections; providing a process for certain recounts to be conducted by hand counting the votes; authorizing the secretary of state and county clerks to require recounts as specified; providing for hand counts to be requested by candidates as specified; specifying the costs of recounts; clarifying when a counting board is required to be appointed; amending dates related to elections; amending provisions related to election recount judges; requiring the completion of a hand count by the county clerk of each county in the 2026 primary and general elections; specifying requirements for the hand count; requiring rulemaking; creating an account; making conforming amendments; providing appropriations; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wyoming's election laws to establish a more robust process for hand counting ballots during recounts, aiming to improve accuracy and transparency in election results. Key provisions include defining a "recount" to encompass hand counting, adjusting election dates, and clarifying when counting boards are appointed, noting that these boards will not be used for recounts under the new provisions. The bill mandates that for the 2026 primary and general elections, county clerks must conduct a hand count audit of specific races, comparing these results with electronic counts to identify discrepancies. It also allows candidates and the Secretary of State to request hand counts under certain conditions, with specified costs and deposit requirements, and creates an "election recount account" to fund these hand counts, with appropriations made from the general fund for both the recount account and for training election officials.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions (Joint)
Last Action
COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0052 |
| Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivi | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/HB0052.pdf |
| Representative Riggins | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052H3004.pdf |
| Representative Haroldson | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052H3003.pdf |
| Representative Brady | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052H3002.pdf |
| Representative Brady | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052H3001.pdf |
| Representative Haroldson | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052HW003.pdf |
| Representative Heiner | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052HW002.pdf |
| Representative Yin | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0052HW001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0052.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0052.pdf |
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