The bill amends various sections of Wyoming law regarding the procedures for filling vacancies in federal and state offices, specifically addressing the timing and method of special elections. Key changes include the requirement for a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of governor if the vacancy occurs more than sixty days before the next general election, as opposed to the previous requirement for a proclamation to call for an election at the same time as the general election. Additionally, the bill clarifies the timeline for filling vacancies in other offices, specifying that vacancies occurring within certain timeframes before a general election will be filled at that election, while those outside those timeframes will be filled by special elections.

The bill also introduces new definitions and procedures for filling vacancies, including the specification of offices affected and the roles of various state officials in the process. It repeals obsolete provisions and makes conforming amendments to ensure consistency across the election code. Notably, it establishes that the governor or acting governor must declare a vacancy and issue a writ of election within five days after a vacancy occurs, and it outlines the nomination process for candidates seeking to fill these vacancies. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of all necessary legislative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-1-212, 9-1-802, 22-2-101, 22-2-110, 22-2-111, 22-18-103, 22-18-105, 22-18-109, 22-18-111, 28-1-106, 22-18-104