The amendment changes the conditions under which certain recounts must be conducted by hand counting votes.
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HB0232
Elections: Hand Counting for Recounts
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act changes how certain election recounts are done, requiring hand counting in specific cases and setting rules for when and how recounts can be requested.
What it does
- Requires the secretary of state and county clerks to conduct recounts by hand counting votes if there is a small difference between candidates' vote counts.
- Allows candidates to request hand recounts under certain conditions, with costs covered by an account created for this purpose.
- Changes election dates to allow more time for hand-counting recounts after primary elections.
Who it affects
- Candidates who can request recounts under specific conditions.
- County clerks and the secretary of state responsible for conducting recounts.
Limits and unknowns
- This bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction in the Senate.
- The exact rules for how ballots are counted during hand recounts have yet to be determined as they require further rulemaking by the secretary of state.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Recount
- The process of counting votes again to check accuracy, done either manually or using machines.
- Counting Board
- A group appointed by the county clerk to count ballots during recounts.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:27 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
2 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Passed 51-9-2-0-02025-01-30 · House51 yes 9 no
- Yes
- 51
- No
- 9
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 51
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No 9
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02025-01-27 · House6 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 6
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- S Did not Consider for IntroductionSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 51-9-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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The amendment modifies the bill's recount process by making specific changes to how recounts are conducted and funded.