The bill introduces new election requirements for directors of county boards and special districts in Wyoming that have an average annual budget or expenditures exceeding $20 million over the previous five fiscal years. Starting with the 2028 general election, these directors will be elected at each general election unless they are already subject to election under existing laws or if their budget falls below the specified threshold. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which elections may not be required, such as when another law governs the election of directors or if the budget decreases below the threshold.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that the appointment of members to various boards and districts, including airport, library, and hospital boards, adheres to the new election requirements. It standardizes the selection process for trustees across these entities, stating that the election requirements will apply unless explicitly stated otherwise in the governing acts of each board or district. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and it clarifies that any appointments made prior to this date will not be impacted, allowing those appointed before July 1, 2026, to complete their current terms without undergoing an election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-5-202, 11-16-113, 11-16-118, 18-7-103, 18-8-104, 18-9-102, 18-9-201, 18-10-103, 18-11-102, 18-13-101, 18-14-101, 22-29-103, 35-2-1202