HJ0003 • 2022

Runoff elections-constitutional amendment.

A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend the time and process for the legislature to reapportion its members in order to accommodate holding primary elections in May and subsequent runoff elections as necessary.

Elections

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Representative Neiman
Last action: 2022-02-17
Official status: inactive
Effective date: 3/1/2022

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation incorrectly referenced Article 3, Section 48 instead of Article 13. The exact article and section number is not specified in the provided summary but can be inferred from the context.

Amending Election Timing for Runoff Elections

This resolution proposes changing the Wyoming Constitution to adjust when and how the legislature reapportions its members, allowing primary elections in May and subsequent runoff elections if needed.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an amendment to Article 13 of the Wyoming Constitution (not specifically Article 3, Section 48 as stated).
Changes the timing for the legislature to reapportion based on federal census data.
Allows the legislature to convene a special session if necessary for reapportionment.

Who It Names or Affects

The Wyoming Legislature
Voters in Wyoming

Terms To Know

Reapportionment: Redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts based on population data from a census.
Primary Elections: Elections held before general elections to choose party candidates for office.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was introduced but failed in the House.
It is unclear how many voters would support this constitutional amendment if it were put to a vote.
The exact impact on election dates and processes is dependent on voter approval.

Bill History

2022-02-17 House
H Failed Introduction 29-30-1-0-0
2022-02-11 House
H Received for Introduction
2022-02-07 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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22LSO-0329
2022
STATE OF WYOMING
22LSO-0329
Numbered
2.0

House Joint Resolution NO. HJ0003

Runoff elections-constitutional amendment.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Neiman, Bear, Gray, Haroldson, Jennings, Rodriguez-Williams and Williams and Senator(s) Biteman, Boner, Driskill, French, Salazar and Steinmetz

A JOINT RESOLUTION

for

A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend the time and process for the legislature to reapportion its members in order to accommodate holding primary elections in May and subsequent runoff elections as necessary.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING,
two-thirds of all the members of the two houses, voting separately, concurring therein:

Section 1.

The following proposal to amend Wyoming Constitution, Article 3, Section 48 is proposed for submission to the electors of the State of Wyoming at the next general election for approval or rejection to become
valid as a part of the Constitution if ratified by a majority of the electors at the election:

Article 3, Section 48

State census; special session.

At the first budget session
Not later than December 10
of the
year that the
legislature
receives population data
following the federal census, the legislature shall reapportion its membership based upon that census.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article,
any bill to apportion the legislature may be introduced in a budget session in the same manner as in a general session
the presiding officers of each house shall, if necessary, jointly call a special session of not longer than ten (10) working days for the sole purpose of reapportioning its membership as required under this section
.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of State shall endorse the following statement on the proposed amendment:

The adoption of this amendment would change the date that the legislature is required to reapportion its membership based upon the federal census and would require the legislature to
convene a special session if necessary to reapportion its membership. The change in timing under this amendment would allow primary elections to be moved to May to accommodate subsequent runoff elections as necessary.

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