The bill amends existing election laws in Wyoming to allow for the counting of absentee ballots that are postmarked on or before election day and received after the polls close, provided they arrive before the county canvassing board convenes. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement that absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on election day to be counted. The county commissioners are tasked with establishing procedures for handling and examining these late absentee ballots, which will be marked as "Rejected - received after the meeting of the county canvassing board" if they arrive after the board has met.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timing of when the county canvassing board must meet, stipulating that they must convene no later than the first Friday following the election. This change aims to streamline the election process and ensure that all valid absentee ballots are considered in the final count. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-9-118, 22-9-119, 22-16-103