This bill amends existing election laws in Wyoming to establish a requirement that a qualified elector must be a bona fide resident of the state for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election in which they wish to vote. The bill introduces new legal language in several sections, including defining "qualified elector" to include the stipulation of this residency period. Specifically, it adds language to W.S. 18-16-102(a)(ix), 22-1-102(a)(xxvi), 22-3-102(a)(vi), and 22-29-104(a)(v) to clarify that a qualified elector must have resided in Wyoming for the specified duration before voting.

Additionally, the bill modifies the voter registration oath to include a declaration that the applicant has resided in Wyoming for not less than thirty (30) days before the election. This change aims to align Wyoming's voting requirements with those of neighboring states, which generally have similar residency requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of all necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0091 v0.5: 18-16-102, 22-1-102, 22-3-102, 22-3-103, 22-29-104