HB0085

Requires minutes to be taken during post-election ballot audits and establishes observation procedures for political party and independent candidate representatives.

• Requires county clerks to take minutes during the post-election ballot audit and submit both the audit results and minutes to the secretary of state no later than one day before the state canvassing board meeting. (W.S. 22-6-130(b), Sec. 1)
• Requires county clerks to notify county chairmen of political parties with candidates on the ballot and all independent candidates of the audit time and place. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
• Mandates that at least two electors representing different political parties be present to observe the audit procedures and results, with the option for additional political party and independent candidate representatives to attend. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
• Requires all observers to take the oath for election officials as provided in W.S. 21-8-115, and allows the county clerk to appoint representatives of different political parties if insufficient numbers volunteer. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)
• Allows observers to register any observed errors or objections with the county clerk, who must provide those statements and any responses to the secretary of state with the audit results. (W.S. 22-6-130(c), Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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