The bill mandates the installation of an electronic voting system in the chambers of the Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate, appropriating $250,000 from the general fund for this purpose. The funds are designated specifically for the planning, design, purchase, and installation of the system, which will include devices at each legislator's desk for electronic voting, display capabilities for votes in the chambers and on the legislature's website, and security measures to ensure the integrity of the votes cast. The system must also be developed under the direction of the legislative service office and integrate with existing software used by the Wyoming legislature.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriated funds cannot be used for any purpose other than the electronic voting system, and any unspent funds will revert by June 30, 2026. The bill emphasizes that the appropriated amount is a maximum and not a guaranteed entitlement. It is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution.