The bill amends various sections of Wyoming's 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 outline the responsibilities of poll watchers, including their authority 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 allows for the electronic delivery of their certifications to the county clerk.

Key changes include the requirement for county chairmen of political parties to certify 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 disrupt the polling process or challenge voters. The bill also grants the chief judge the authority to remove poll watchers for violations and allows for the substitution of poll watchers if necessary. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the oversight of elections while ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of poll watchers are clearly defined and upheld.

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