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HB0085

Post-election Ballot Audit Procedures

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill requires county clerks to take minutes during post-election ballot audits and allows representatives from political parties and independent candidates to observe the audit process.

What it does

  • Requires county clerks to conduct a post-election ballot audit using a statistically significant sample size.
  • Recommends that county clerks notify party chairs and independent candidates about the time and place of the audit.
  • Allows at least two electors from different political parties to observe the audit process.
  • Specifies that observers must take an oath as election officials before observing the audit.

Who it affects

  • County clerks who conduct post-election ballot audits
  • Representatives from political parties and independent candidates

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its current session.
  • Details about how observers can report errors or objections are limited.
  • Specific penalties for non-compliance with the requirements are not mentioned.

Plain language

Terms to know

Post-election ballot audit
A review of election results using a sample of ballots to check for accuracy.
Statistically significant sample size
The number of ballots chosen to ensure the audit is accurate and reliable.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 12:26 PM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that county clerks already run excellent elections and are being overwhelmed by too many new bills, so this one should be killed.

Public statementFloor statement at 52:46 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to align with the will of the people.

Public statementFloor statement at 53:25 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that crowding the room with more people hinders county clerks and opens the door to other issues, making it a bad bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 54:25 Watch the statement

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary adjustment to ensure previously enacted laws are followed and to improve public trust despite national issues eroding confidence in elections.

Public statementFloor statement at 55:45 Watch the statement

Bob Ide

R · S29

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because post-election audit transparency is needed to restore lost public trust following recent election issues.

Public statementFloor statement at 56:43 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because county clerks do not support it and passing more election reform bills feeds a false perception that Wyoming elections are insecure.

Public statementFloor statement at 58:02 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill, stating simply that it is bad legislation.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:40 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it appears to be a reaction to one county's issues rather than addressing state-wide needs, and she believes amendments do not fully close gaps regarding ballot secrecy.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:59 Watch the statement

Mike Gierau

D · S17

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because county clerks are firmly against it and he believes the existing system works well without needing additional legislation driven by national rhetoric.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:37 Watch the statement

Taft Love

R · S06

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes this specific bill because while improvements are possible, he believes clerks should author better legislation rather than using this mechanism which clutters the room.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:15 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Failed 9-21-1-0-02026-02-26 · Senate9 yes 21 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02026-02-20 · Senate4 yes 1 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-1-1-0-02026-02-13 · House60 yes 1 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-10 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture 62-0-0-0-02026-02-09 · House62 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S 3rd Reading:Failed 9-21-1-0-0Senate
  2. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  3. S COW:PassedSenate
  4. S Placed on General FileSenate
  5. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Senate
  6. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
  7. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-1-1-0-0House
  9. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  10. H COW:PassedHouse
  11. H Placed on General FileHouse
  12. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  13. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture 62-0-0-0-0House
  14. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  15. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0085HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water

HB0085SW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Schuler

HB0085SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee