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HB0322

Secretary of State's Power to Make Election Rules for Counties

Last scannedOct 13, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill specifies the Secretary of State's authority to create election-related rules that counties must follow.

What it does

  • Specifies the Secretary of State's authority to promulgate election-related rules applicable to all Wyoming counties.
  • Requires county clerks to comply with these rules and any written directives from the Secretary of State.

Who it affects

  • The Secretary of State
  • County Clerks in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill is marked as inactive and was not passed into law.
  • It does not specify what kind of rules the Secretary of State can make.
  • Effective date mentioned (July 1, 2025) would not apply since the bill did not pass.

Plain language

Terms to know

Secretary of State
A state government official who oversees elections and other duties related to the administration of a state.
County Clerk
An elected or appointed official in each county responsible for managing records, including election-related documents.

Official record

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. Bill Number AssignedLSO