This bill aims to enhance the transparency and accuracy of the election process in Wyoming by clarifying the procedures for testing voting machines and electronic voting systems. Key provisions include a requirement for public notice to be posted at least five days before testing and twenty-four hours before any re-test, ensuring that members of the public can attend these tests. The bill 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. Additionally, it mandates that no voting machine can be used unless it has been tested and prepared according to the specified procedures.

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. It specifies that tests must include a variety of ballot styles and scenarios, including overvotes and undervotes, to thoroughly assess the equipment's performance. Results from these tests must be retained, posted online, and made available to the public upon request. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0047 v0.2: 22-10-108, 22-10-110, 22-11-103, 22-11-104