HB0217

Failed

Random hand count audits of election results.

Require hand count audits of election ballots according to specified procedures and establish rules for implementation.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to elections; requiring a hand count audit of ballots as specified; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Brady, Brown, G, Guggenmos, Heiner, Smith, S, Webb, Senator(s) Pearson

What does this bill do?

Requires county clerks to conduct random hand count audits of ballots in one precinct per county following each primary and general election.

Mandates that after each primary and general election, the secretary of state randomly selects one precinct in each county for a hand count audit of all ballots cast in that precinct. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Requires county clerks to compare the hand count audit results to the results tabulated by the electronic voting system. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Establishes that the audit must be completed within one week after the election date and results must be immediately reported to the secretary of state. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Directs the secretary of state to adopt rules establishing the scope and procedures for conducting hand count audits, with adoption required by September 1, 2025. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 2)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law

Actions (5)

3/3/2025(House)

H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4

2/7/2025(House)

H No report prior to CoW Cutoff

1/28/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

1/17/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/16/2025(LSO)

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