HB0051

Failed

Random hand count audits of election results.

The state must conduct hand count audits of ballots following elections according to specified procedures and rules.

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.

Elections

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What does this bill do?

Requires county clerks to conduct hand count audits of ballots in randomly selected precincts following each primary and general election.

Mandates that the secretary of state randomly select one precinct in each county after each primary and general election for a hand count audit. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Requires county clerks to hand count all ballots in the randomly selected precinct and compare the results to the electronic voting system tabulation. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Establishes a one-week deadline for completing the hand count audit from the election date. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
Requires county clerks to immediately report the audit results and comparison 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 the hand count audits. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1, Sec. 2)
Sets a deadline of July 1, 2026 for the secretary of state to complete rulemaking on the hand count audit procedures. (Sec. 2)

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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Actions (3)

2/9/2026(House)

H Failed Introduction 39-23-0-0-0

1/22/2026(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/20/2026(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (1)

H Failed Introduction 39-23-0-0-0

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Yea: Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brady, Bratten, G. Brown, K. Campbell, Filer, Fornstrom, Geringer, Guggenmos, Haroldson, Heiner, Johnson, Hoeft, Kelly, Knapp, Lien, Lucas, McCann, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Riggins, Schmid, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Washut, Wasserburger, Webb, Webber, Wharff, Winter, Neiman

Nay: Banks, L. Brown, Byron, E. Campbell, Chestek, Connolly, Clouston, Davis, Erickson, Harshman, Jarvis, L. Larsen, JT. Larson, Lawley, Nicholas, Provenza, Posey, Sherwood, Storer, Thayer, Williams, Wylie, Yin