The bill amends several sections of Wyoming election law to clarify the composition and responsibilities of the county canvassing board. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement for a canvassing board appointed by the county clerk and instead establishes that the county canvassing board will consist of the county clerk and two electors who are residents of the county, with one elector selected from each of the two largest major political parties. The bill also stipulates that if there are not two major parties or if a party fails to select an elector, the county clerk may appoint individuals to fill those positions, ensuring that the two electors represent different political parties. Additionally, all members of the canvassing board are required to take an oath of office and will receive compensation equivalent to that of election judges.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for canvassing special district elections, stating that these elections conducted by the county clerk will also be canvassed by the county canvassing board, rather than a separate board appointed by the county clerk. The bill maintains that if multiple counties are involved, the canvassing will follow the established procedures in the Wyoming Election Code. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-4-101, 22-16-101, 22-29-114
Engrossed: 22-4-101, 22-16-101, 22-29-114