This bill mandates the exclusive use of paper ballots for elections in Wyoming, requiring that all ballots be hand-counted. It repeals existing provisions related to electronic voting machines and electronic pollbooks, and introduces new definitions and procedures for hand counting. The legislation emphasizes the importance of manual counting methods for verifying election results and establishes requirements for testing hand counting systems. It also allows for the presence of election observers during the testing and counting processes, while introducing penalties for non-compliance with the new regulations.

Key amendments include the redefinition of terms related to voting systems, such as replacing "electronic voting systems" with "hand count voting systems," and updating the terminology from "poll watchers" to "election observers." The bill specifies procedures for handling write-in votes, provisional ballots, and ballot boxes, while ensuring that only qualified electors participate in multi-county districts. Additionally, it streamlines the legal framework by repealing several existing statutes related to election procedures. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the overall aim of enhancing the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Wyoming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1-102, 22-3-113, 22-6-113, 22-9-121, 22-9-125, 22-10-101, 22-10-111, 22-11-103, 22-11-104, 22-11-107, 22-11-109, 22-12-110, 22-12-113, 22-13-109, 22-13-112, 22-14-105, 22-14-111, 22-26-101, 22-26-104