The bill amends various sections of the Wyoming Election Code to clarify the roles and responsibilities of poll watchers during elections. It defines a "poll watcher" as a person certified by the county chairman of a political party to observe voter registration and vote counting, emphasizing that they are not election officials. The bill introduces new provisions that allow poll watchers to observe all aspects of the election process, including setup and shutdown procedures, and mandates that they be provided with chairs at polling places. Additionally, it specifies that poll watchers must wear identification badges and outlines the process for their certification and potential removal from polling places.

Key changes include the requirement for county chairmen of political parties to certify volunteer poll watchers, the allowance for multiple poll watchers from the same party at polling places with multiple precincts, and the stipulation that poll watchers cannot be denied access due to scheduling issues. The bill also grants the Secretary of State the authority to create rules to facilitate the responsibilities of poll watchers. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1-102, 22-9-125, 22-12-101, 22-14-102, 22-15-109
Engrossed: 22-1-102, 22-9-125, 22-12-101, 22-14-102, 22-15-109