The bill amends the residency requirements for candidates seeking election to the state legislature in Wyoming. Specifically, it clarifies that a candidate must have been a resident of their legislative district for at least one year before the date of the applicable general election, replacing the previous phrasing of "next preceding his" with "before the date of the applicable general election." Additionally, in years when a new plan of legislative districts is required but has not been enacted at least one year prior to the filing periods, candidates may still run if they have been residents of a county for at least one year before the date of the applicable general election.

The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2024. This legislative change aims to ensure clarity in the residency requirements for candidates, thereby potentially impacting the eligibility of individuals seeking to represent their districts in the state legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-5-102