The bill amends existing election laws in Wyoming to establish stricter residency requirements for qualified electors. It mandates that individuals must be bona fide residents of Wyoming for at least thirty days prior to the election in which they wish to vote. Additionally, the bill requires documentation proving residency to register to vote and prohibits registration based on any documentation that indicates noncitizen status. The definition of a "qualified elector" is updated to include these residency requirements, along with the stipulation that individuals must have their civil rights restored if they have previously been convicted of a felony.

Furthermore, the bill introduces the term "proof of residence," which refers to the documents or other evidence specified by the Secretary of State that establish residency. It also emphasizes that county clerks cannot register individuals whose identification or proof of residence suggests they are not U.S. citizens unless they provide additional proof of citizenship. The Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules to implement these changes, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain provisions becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-16-102, 22-1-102, 22-3-102, 22-3-103, 22-3-117, 22-3-118, 22-29-104