Bill > SF0108

This bill mandates that all elections in Wyoming, starting January 1, 2026, will use paper ballots that are exclusively counted by hand in public view, replacing all electronic voting and tabulation machines, including e-pollbooks and scanners, with the exception of simple calculators for arithmetic. It establishes statewide standards for ballot design, security, custody, transport, and storage, requiring detailed documentation and continuous video surveillance of ballots for at least 24 months after an election. The bill also outlines procedures for public observation of the counting process, mandates that counting teams consist of members from different political parties, and requires oaths of impartiality for all counting personnel. Furthermore, it introduces detailed requirements for ballot reconciliation, which is the process of accounting for all ballots issued, cast, spoiled, and unused, and mandates that any discrepancies found during counting or reconciliation must be investigated, with potentially nullified election results if the cause cannot be determined. The Secretary of State is tasked with adopting rules and developing training curricula based on guidelines from "Gold Standard Elections" to ensure uniform implementation of these new manual counting and auditing procedures, and violations of these provisions can result in fines and other penalties.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0108