The bill mandates a hand count audit of ballots following each primary and general election in Wyoming. Specifically, it amends W.S. 22-6-130 by adding a new subsection (c), which requires each county clerk to conduct an audit of the ballots in one randomly selected precinct, as determined by the secretary of state. The county clerk must perform a hand count of all ballots cast in that precinct and compare the results to those generated by the electronic voting system. This audit must be completed within one week of the election, and the results must be reported to the secretary of state, who is also tasked with adopting necessary rules for implementing this audit process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the secretary of state must establish rules regarding the hand count audit by September 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative procedures as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-6-130