HB0049

Prohibits the use of ballot drop boxes for absentee ballot delivery in Wyoming elections.

• Amends W.S. 22-9-113 to prohibit county clerks, election staff, public employees, and election officials from establishing or using drop boxes for collecting absentee ballots. (W.S. 22-9-113, Sec. 1)
• Prohibits any person from delivering an absentee ballot through a drop box; requires ballots to be delivered only by mail or hand delivery to the county clerk. (W.S. 22-9-113, Sec. 1)
• Defines 'drop box' as any receptacle designed to receive absentee ballots or other filings that would permit absentee ballot delivery other than by mail or hand delivery. (W.S. 22-9-113, Sec. 1)
• Authorizes county clerks to notify qualified electors that their ballot is spoiled if it is improperly delivered in violation of the drop box prohibition. (W.S. 22-9-113, Sec. 1)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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