Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0035
Vacancies in Elected Office
Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act changes how vacancies in certain federal and state offices are filled, requiring special elections when needed.
What it does
- Changes the rules for filling a governor's vacancy if it happens more than 60 days before a general election.
- Requires county commissioners to fill district attorney vacancies until the next regular election.
- Specifies that special elections must be held within certain time frames after a federal or state office becomes vacant, unless the vacancy occurs close to an upcoming general election.
- Repeals outdated laws related to filling vacancies.
Who it affects
- Governors of Wyoming
- District attorneys in Wyoming
- County commissioners in Wyoming
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- Some parts of the text are incomplete or truncated, making full understanding difficult.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Vacancy
- An empty position or office that needs to be filled.
- Special election
- A separate election held specifically to fill a vacant office.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO