The bill introduces a new process for conducting election recounts in Wyoming, allowing for both hand counting and electronic tabulation of votes. It empowers the Secretary of State and county clerks to mandate recounts under specific conditions, while also permitting candidates to request hand counts. Key amendments include redefining "recount," adjusting primary election dates from the third to the first Monday in August, and establishing an election recount account to cover related expenses. The bill specifies conditions for required recounts, such as when vote differences are less than two percent for certain offices, and outlines financial responsibilities for recount costs, including reimbursement provisions.

Additionally, the bill sets new requirements for bond elections, mandating that bond questions be submitted to qualified electors on the same day as primary or general elections or on designated Tuesdays in May, November, or August. It requires political subdivisions to notify the county clerk at least 110 days before the election with detailed information about the bond question. The bill also appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to the election recount account and repeals certain existing statutes. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1-102, 22-2-104, 22-8-102, 22-8-108, 22-14-114, 22-16-103, 22-16-109, 22-16-110, 22-16-111, 22-16-113, 22-16-118, 22-21-103
Engrossed: 22-1-102, 22-2-104, 22-8-102, 22-8-108, 22-14-114, 22-16-103, 22-16-109, 22-16-110, 22-16-111, 22-16-113, 22-16-118, 22-21-103