The bill amends various sections of Wyoming's Election Code to clarify the role 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, voter turnout, and vote counting. The bill specifies that poll watchers are not election officials and outlines their authority to observe all aspects of the election process, including setup and shutdown procedures at polling places. Additionally, it establishes that poll watchers must be registered electors residing in the county they represent and allows for multiple poll watchers from each political party at polling places serving multiple precincts.

Key changes include the requirement for county chairmen of political parties to certify volunteer poll watchers, the provision of chairs for poll watchers at polling places, and the stipulation that poll watchers must wear identification badges. The bill also allows for the electronic delivery of poll watcher certifications to the county clerk and mandates that poll watchers cannot be denied access to observe the polls due to scheduling issues. The effective date of the act 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