HB0144

Specifies that county canvassing boards consist of the county clerk and two electors of different political parties, with appointment procedures when major political parties fail to select representatives.

• Defines county canvassing board membership as the county clerk and two electors of different political parties who are residents of the county, with one elector selected by each of the two largest major political parties' county central committees. (W.S. 22-16-101)
• Allows the county clerk to appoint any unfilled canvassing board positions if fewer than two major political parties exist in the county or if a county central committee fails to select an elector, provided the two electors are of different political parties. (W.S. 22-16-101)
• Requires the two electors on the canvassing board to receive compensation equal to election judges and mandates that all canvassing board members take an oath of office. (W.S. 22-16-101)
• Specifies that the county canvassing board or a canvassing board appointed by the county clerk consisting of two electors and the county clerk shall provide certified election results for precinct committeemen and committeewomen within forty-five days after primary elections. (W.S. 22-4-101(d))
• Clarifies that special district elections conducted by the county clerk shall be canvassed by the county canvassing board consisting of two electors and the county clerk. (W.S. 22-29-114(e))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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