The bill amends several sections of Wyoming's election laws to enhance the transparency and accuracy of voting machine testing procedures. Key provisions include a requirement for county clerks to post public notices regarding the testing of voting machines and electronic voting systems at least five days prior to the test, as well as notifying political party chairpersons. The bill mandates that tests be open to the public, allowing attendees to observe the preparation and testing of voting machines. Additionally, it removes the presumption that voting machines are properly prepared unless challenged within two days, instead allowing for challenges to be made before the election if a complaint is filed.

Further amendments specify that inspections of voting machines must begin at least two weeks before an election and that no voting machine can be used unless it has been tested and prepared according to the new regulations. The bill also grants the Secretary of State the authority to promulgate rules governing the characteristics and testing procedures of electronic voting systems, ensuring fairness and accuracy in elections. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

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Introduced: 22-10-108, 22-10-110, 22-11-103, 22-11-104