The bill amends Wyoming's election laws to require a hand count audit of ballots following each primary and general election. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection (c) to W.S. 22-6-130, mandating that each county clerk conduct an audit of ballots in one randomly selected precinct, as determined by the secretary of state. The county clerk is responsible for performing a hand count of all ballots in the selected precinct and comparing the results to those generated by the electronic voting system. This audit must be completed within one week after the election, and the results must be reported to the secretary of state.

Additionally, the bill requires the secretary of state to adopt rules to implement the hand count audit, including defining the audit's scope and procedures, with a deadline for rule adoption set for July 1, 2026. The act is designed to enhance the integrity of the election process in Wyoming and is effective immediately upon fulfilling the necessary legislative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-6-130