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SF0190

Election Transparency Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act requires paper ballots for voting, proof of U.S. citizenship to register, and changes the timing of certain elections.

What it does

  • Requires each county to provide paper ballots as the default method for in-person voting.
  • Revises voter registration requirements to include proof of U.S. citizenship.
  • Changes primary election dates.

Who it affects

  • Voters who need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering.
  • Counties that must now use paper ballots as the default voting method.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not enacted into law.
  • It is unclear how many counties will be affected by the requirement to use paper ballots as default voting method.

Plain language

Terms to know

Proof of United States Citizenship
Documents such as a valid driver's license, passport, or birth certificate that show someone is a U.S. citizen.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:04 AM

Bo Biteman

R · S21

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that after receiving feedback from a county clerk stating the current timeline is too short and burdensome, they are proposing an amendment to extend early voting dates.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:42:12 Watch the statement

Ed Cooper

R · S20

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states they agree with the previous speaker's reasoning regarding feedback from their county clerk about the timeline.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:43:12 Watch the statement

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the current twenty-one-day timeframe is a good compromise and stands by it despite acknowledging clerks' workload concerns.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:44:09 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports keeping the current timeframe as a good midpoint compromise that prevents dragging out elections for an excessive amount of time.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:44:31 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as written because their county clerk found the twenty-one-day requirement to be just right.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:45:13 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they consulted with clerks on the West Side who were satisfied with the original bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:45:35 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-3-0-0-0House
  4. :Rerefer to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
  6. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  7. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-0Senate
  9. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  10. S COW:PassedSenate
  11. S Placed on General FileSenate
  12. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  13. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
  14. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  15. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

10 stored

SF0190HW001

The amendment changes the number of days specified in certain sections of the bill from twenty-one to twenty-four.

SF0190HS001

The amendment prohibits the use of drop boxes for ballot delivery and restricts absentee voting assistance to those with disabilities.

SF0190S2001

The amendment changes the number of days specified in certain sections of the bill from fourteen to twenty-one.

SF0190S2002

The amendment changes the date of the primary election and adds new provisions for when bond elections can be held.

SF0190S3001

The amendment changes the number of days specified in the bill from fourteen to twenty-eight.

SF0190SW001

The amendment adds a new requirement for county clerks to conduct random audits of election ballots using both automated tabulating equipment and manual counting methods.

SF0190SW002

This amendment to SF0190 removes certain sections of the bill related to election procedures and changes a reference within the bill.

SF0190SS001

The amendment to SF0190 removes certain phrases related to appropriations, persons with disabilities, specific line numbers, and other details while making minor adjustments to the text.

SF0190SS001.01

The amendment makes small changes to the bill's language regarding voting procedures and fees.

SF0190SS001.02

The amendment removes the provision for an appropriation from the bill and makes changes to sections related to funding and numbering.