HB0318

Clarifies the secretary of state's duties related to verification of voter registration data and specifies procedures for notice of intent to cancel voter registrations.

• Authorizes the secretary of state to enter into an agreement with the department of transportation to match voter registration data with driver's license information to verify voter eligibility, including verification of citizenship status and detection of out-of-state driver's licenses. (W.S. 22-3-102(e)(i))
• Allows the secretary of state to use the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) program operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify that voters in the Wyoming voter registration system are United States citizens. (W.S. 22-3-102(e)(vi), Sec. 1)
• Requires the department of transportation to furnish a monthly list to the secretary of state of all persons who have indicated noncitizen status when obtaining or renewing documents under W.S. 31-7-115 and 31-8-102, with the secretary of state authorized to transmit this information to county clerks under confidentiality requirements. (W.S. 22-3-102(f), Sec. 1)
• Clarifies that when the secretary of state or county clerk receives information indicating an elector may have moved to another state, they may use lawful means to investigate and the county clerk may mail a notice of intent to cancel based on that investigation. (W.S. 22-3-116, Sec. 1)
• Specifies that notice of intent to cancel a voter registration is not required if the clerk has received notification that the elector registered to vote in another jurisdiction or if the elector requested cancellation in writing. (W.S. 22-3-116, Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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