Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0178
Work Allowance for Voting
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows employees to take up to two hours off work during early voting or on election day to vote without losing pay, provided they actually cast their ballot.
What it does
- Allows workers to take up to two hours off during early voting or on election day to cast a ballot.
- Requires employers not to deduct pay for this time if employees actually vote.
- Doesn't apply if an employee already has three or more non-working hours when polls are open.
Who it affects
- Employees who want to vote in primary, general, and special elections.
- Employers of workers covered by the bill.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole (COW).
- Details about how employers must schedule voting leave are not specified.
- It would have taken effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Elector
- A person eligible to vote in an election.
- Conforming amendment
- An adjustment made to existing laws to match new legislation.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:25 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02025-01-29 · House8 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 8
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO