The bill amends the existing law regarding ballot propositions for initiatives in Wyoming by removing a provision that allowed the attorney general to declare a petition void if a subsequent legislative act was found to be substantially similar to the proposed law. Specifically, the deleted language stated that if such a determination was made, the ballot proposition would not be placed on the election ballot, and the secretary of state would notify the committee of applicants.

With this change, initiatives will no longer be at risk of being deemed void based on the actions of the legislature after a petition is filed, thereby ensuring that more proposed laws can be considered by voters. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-24-319