The bill amends W.S. 22-6-130 by adding a new subsection (c) that mandates a hand count audit of ballots following each primary and general election in Wyoming. Under this new provision, each county clerk is required 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 after the election, and the results must be reported to the secretary of state.

Additionally, the bill requires the secretary of state to adopt rules to implement the hand count audit, including establishing the audit's scope and procedures, by September 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-6-130