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HB0240

Repealing the Acting Secretary of State Appointment

Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes a provision that allowed for the appointment of an acting secretary of state in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Removes the part of the law that lets the governor appoint someone to be the acting secretary of state when needed.

Who it affects

  • The governor and other officials involved in appointing a temporary secretary of state will no longer be able to do so under this law.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what will happen if there needs to be an acting secretary of state after July 1, 2025.
  • It's unclear how this change might affect current or future appointments.

Plain language

Terms to know

Acting Secretary of State
A person appointed by the governor to temporarily serve as the secretary of state when the regular secretary is unable to perform their duties.

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Bill history

  1. H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO