HB0322

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Secretary of state authority over counties.

Authorize the secretary of state to create and enforce election rules that apply to counties.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to elections; specifying the secretary of state's authority to promulgate election related rules applicable to counties; and providing for an effective date.

Elections

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What does this bill do?

Clarifies the secretary of state's authority to promulgate election-related rules applicable to counties and issue binding directives to county clerks.

Establishes that the secretary of state is the chief election officer for the state responsible for maintaining uniformity in election law applications and operations, and that county clerks as chief election officers for their counties must be subject to rules promulgated by the secretary of state and directives issued under W.S. 22-2-121(a)(i). (W.S. 22-2-103, Sec. 1)
Authorizes the secretary of state to prepare written directives and instructions relating to and based on election laws, which are binding on county clerks and other elections administrators. (W.S. 22-2-121(a)(i), Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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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

2/3/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations

1/29/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/28/2025(LSO)

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