The bill amends existing provisions related to the appointment of election judges and the filling of vacancies in the state of Wyoming. It establishes that when appointing election judges, priority must be given to the lists provided by the county chairmen of both major and minor political parties over those submitted by municipal clerks. This priority is also emphasized when filling vacancies from the list of alternates, ensuring that registered electors from the political party lists are considered first.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a judge is absent when the polls open or cannot fulfill their duties, the vacancy must be filled by a registered elector chosen from the lists provided by the county chairmen, with the approval of the county clerk. The same priority applies to filling vacancies for members of counting boards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-8-101, 22-8-112