HB0156 • 2023

Voter identification limitations.

AN ACT relating to elections; amending the types of identification that can be used for the purpose of voting; repealing specified types of identification as acceptable identification; requiring address verification; and providing for an effective date.

Elections

Did Not Pass

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

Sponsor: Representative Locke
Last action: 2023-02-02
Official status: inactive
Effective date: 3/1/2023

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so the exact changes and effects on voter identification rules remain unknown.

Changes to Voter Identification Rules

The bill changes the types of identification voters can use when voting in person and removes some forms of acceptable ID.

What This Bill Does

Limits the kinds of identification that people need for voting at polling places or absentee locations.
Requires that any photo ID used must not be expired and show a picture of the voter.
Removes certain types of identification as valid options for voting.
Does not require voters to provide additional documents if their ID does not include their current Wyoming address.

Who It Names or Affects

Voters who need to present identification when voting in person or by absentee ballot.

Terms To Know

Acceptable Identification: The types of ID that voters can use to prove their identity and address for voting purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session.
It would have taken effect on July 1, 2023, but since it did not pass, this date is no longer relevant.
Details about which specific types of ID were removed are not provided.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB0156HS001

Standing Committee • House Transportation, Highways and Military Affair

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment removes requirements for address verification and certain types of voter identification.

Removes the requirement to verify a voter's address.
Deletes specific sections related to acceptable forms of identification.
Modifies language regarding expired identification.

The amendment text does not provide full details on what types of ID are being removed or how verification processes will be affected, which limits understanding of the exact changes.

Bill History

2023-02-02 House
H COW:Failed 28-32-2-0-0
2023-01-31 House
H Placed on General File
2023-01-31 House
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
2023-01-18 House
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
2023-01-17 House
H Received for Introduction
2023-01-16 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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23LSO-0531
2023
STATE OF WYOMING
23LSO-0531
Numbered
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HOUSE BILL NO. HB0156

Voter identification limitations.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Locke, Allemand, Olsen, Penn, Singh and Ward and Senator(s) Boner

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to elections; amending the types of identification that can be used for the purpose of voting; repealing specified types of identification as acceptable identification; requiring address verification; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1.

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102(a)(xxxix)(B)(intro) and by creating a new subparagraph (C) is amended to read:

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102.

Definitions.

(a)

The definitions contained in this chapter apply to words and phrases used in this Election Code and govern the construction of those words and phrases unless they are specifically modified by the context in which they appear. As used in this Election Code:

(xxxix)

"Acceptable identification" means:

(B)

For purposes of in person voter identification immediately before voting at a polling place or absentee polling place, any of the following
forms of identification provided that the identification is not expired and includes a photograph of the voter
:

(C)

If any of the forms of identification used by a voter under subparagraph (B) of this section does not include the current address of the voter in Wyoming, the voter shall also be required to provide two (2) documents showing the residence of the voter. Acceptable documents shall be specified by rule of the secretary of state provided that acceptable documents shall include the name and physical address of the voter and may include a utility bill, rent receipt, insurance policy, telephone bill, mortgage document, vehicle registration, pay stub or tax document.

Section 2.

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102(a)(xxxix)(B)(VII), (VIII) and (IX) is repealed.

Section 3.

This act is effective July 1, 2023.

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