Cale Case
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker wants the bill re-referred to the appropriations committee because it involves approximately half a million dollars.
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Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0052
Elections: Hand Counting for Recounts
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act requires hand counting of ballots during certain recounts and sets rules for when and how these recounts should be conducted.
What it does
- Requires county clerks to conduct a hand count audit of actual election day ballots after the primary and general elections in 2026.
- Authorizes the secretary of state and county clerks to require recounts by hand counting votes if certain conditions are met, such as when there is a small difference in vote counts between candidates.
- Clarifies that judges appointed for recounts do not follow the same rules as regular election judges.
Who it affects
- County clerks and election officials who will conduct hand counts of ballots.
- Candidates running in federal, statewide, and legislative races who may request a recount under specific conditions.
- Voters whose votes are counted manually during recounts.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was withdrawn, so these rules are not currently in effect.
- It only applies specifically for the 2026 primary and general elections.
- Details on funding or specific costs associated with conducting hand recounts were not provided.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Recount
- The process of counting votes again by hand or through the tabulation system to ensure accuracy in an election.
- Counting Board
- A group appointed by the county clerk to count ballots during a recount.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 7, 1:58 PM
Voted No
Marlene Brady
R · H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it defines a uniform procedure for hand counts to ensure audits follow consistent rules across all counties.
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Jeremy Haroldson
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the appropriation because it provides necessary funding to train staff and citizens, ensuring they are equipped to implement hand counting requirements.
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J.R. Riggins
R · H59
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures consistency and confidence by requiring paper ballots in all counties, addressing concerns about electronic-only voting systems.
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Jeremy Haroldson
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill provides a necessary hand-count option alongside existing machines to ensure voters can verify their ballots were counted correctly.
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Liz Storer
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to give people an option that ensures they know their vote is being counted properly.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
7 roll calls
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-02026-03-02 · Senate3 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 3
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02026-02-27 · Senate3 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 3
- No
- 2
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
H 3rd Reading:Passed 49-9-4-0-02026-02-23 · House49 yes 9 no
- Yes
- 49
- No
- 9
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 4
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 49
Abby AngelosR · H03Andrew ByronR · H22Art WashutR · H36Bill AllemandR · H58Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Cody WylieR · H39Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Darin McCannR · H48Elissa CampbellR · H56Gary BrownR · H41J.T. LarsonR · H17JD WilliamsR · H02Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joe WebbR · H19Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Julie JarvisR · H57Justin FornstromR · H10Ken CloustonR · H32Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Landon BrownR · H09Laurie BrattenR · H51Lee FilerR · H44Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike SchmidR · H20Ocean AndrewR · H46Pam ThayerR · H15Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve HarshmanR · H37Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35Trey SherwoodD · H14
No 9
Amendment adopted 39-19-4-0-02026-02-23 · House39 yes 19 no
- Yes
- 39
- No
- 19
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 4
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 39
Abby AngelosR · H03Andrew ByronR · H22Art WashutR · H36Bob DavisR · H47Chip NeimanR · H01Dalton BanksR · H26Elissa CampbellR · H56Ivan PoseyD · H33J.T. LarsonR · H17JD WilliamsR · H02Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joel GuggenmosR · H55John WinterR · H28Julie JarvisR · H57Justin FornstromR · H10Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Landon BrownR · H09Lee FilerR · H44Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Martha LawleyR · H27Mike SchmidR · H20Mike YinD · H16Ocean AndrewR · H46Pam ThayerR · H15Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Rob GeringerR · H42Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Steve HarshmanR · H37Steve JohnsonR · H08Trey SherwoodD · H14
No 19
Bill AllemandR · H58Bob NicholasR · H07Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Cody WylieR · H39Daniel SinghR · H61Darin McCannR · H48Gary BrownR · H41J.R. RigginsR · H59Jayme LienR · H38Joe WebbR · H19John BearR · H31Laurie BrattenR · H51Marlene BradyR · H60McKay EricksonR · H21Reuben TarverR · H52Scott SmithR · H05Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02026-02-12 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02026-02-11 · House8 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 8
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 46-16-0-0-02026-02-09 · House46 yes 16 no
- Yes
- 46
- No
- 16
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 46
Abby AngelosR · H03Ann LucasR · H43Art WashutR · H36Bill AllemandR · H58Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Darin McCannR · H48Gary BrownR · H41J.R. RigginsR · H59J.T. LarsonR · H17JD WilliamsR · H02Jacob WasserburgerR · H11Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joe WebbR · H19Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Justin FornstromR · H10Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Landon BrownR · H09Laurie BrattenR · H51Lee FilerR · H44Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Marlene BradyR · H60Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike SchmidR · H20Nina WebberR · H24Ocean AndrewR · H46Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve JohnsonR · H08Tom KellyR · H30Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
No 16
Official activity
Bill history
- S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0Senate
- :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 49-9-4-0-0House
- H 3rd Reading:Laid BackHouse
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- :Rerefer to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 46-16-0-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
8 stored
Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Representative Brady
Corrected, Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Representative Brady
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Representative Haroldson
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Riggins
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Representative Yin
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Representative Heiner
Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Haroldson
Filed Standing Committee by Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee