Voter Residency Requirements
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0322 Bill No.: HB0156 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0322 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0057 Chapter No.: 172 Prime Sponsor: Bear Catch Title: Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications. Has Report: No Subject: Election eligibility requirements. Summary/Major Elements: This act requires a person to be a bona fide resident of Wyoming for not less than thirty (30) days before voting in an election. This act requires a person to provide proof of residence and proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote, and specifies the documents and means necessary to provide proof, including authorizing the Secretary of State to specify applicable documentation. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · S20
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the amendment returns authority to county clerks who are on the ground and understand what needs to be done, while noting rules remain set by the Secretary of State.
R · S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that providing two avenues for verification by either a county clerk or the Secretary of State was intended to help citizens who have trouble verifying their citizenship or residency.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because having two places to go for verification is voter-friendly and encourages cooperation.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe it is better for the legislature to create a list of acceptable documents rather than allowing election officials to do so.
R · H49
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he finds the concept of intent too ambiguous and subject to change. He believes a defined time period is necessary to minimize risks, even though voting rights should be highly protected.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates his support by arguing that an attestation of intent creates a legal mechanism to prosecute voter fraud, whereas the current bill's time limit does not prevent someone from following the letter of the law while violating its spirit.
D · H13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports his amendment to define 'bonafide resident' as domicile, meaning the intent to make Wyoming a fixed principal place of residence. He argues that requiring only a signed statement of this intent is sufficient and avoids unnecessary inquiries by clerks.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes defining 'bonafide' further in this bill, stating the term is already legally defined as genuine. He believes any additional direction for clerks on determining genuineness should be handled by a separate future bill.
R · H53
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it is necessary to build constituent confidence in election integrity by requiring proof that voters are Wyoming residents.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes the 30-day residency requirement does not improve election integrity and objects to leaving the list of acceptable proof documents to rulemaking rather than defining them in legislation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to the bill to tighten language ensuring voters register in their specific county of residence, not just as state residents.
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The amendment adds requirements that voters must intend to live in Wyoming for most of the year and defines 'residence' more strictly.
The amendment adds new requirements for voter identification and proof of residency in Wyoming.
The amendment adds a requirement that voters must state their intent to make Wyoming their permanent home when registering to vote.
The amendment adds new requirements for acceptable identification and proof of residence when registering to vote or voting in person.
The amendment requires voters to provide proof of residency not only in Wyoming but also specifically in the county where they are voting.
The amendment removes a specific phrase from an existing bill section.
The amendment adds requirements for proving U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and offers ways to verify residency.