Appointment of acting secretary of state-repeal.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about future implications or the exact date of effectiveness beyond what is stated in the bill text.

Repealing the Acting Secretary of State Appointment

The bill removes a provision that allowed for the appointment of an acting secretary of state in Wyoming.

What This Bill Does

• Removes the part of the law that lets the governor appoint someone to be the acting secretary of state when needed.

Who It Names or Affects

• The governor and other officials involved in appointing a temporary secretary of state will no longer be able to do so under this law.

Terms To Know

Acting Secretary of State

A person appointed by the governor to temporarily serve as the secretary of state when the regular secretary is unable to perform their duties.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what will happen if there needs to be an acting secretary of state after July 1, 2025.
• It's unclear how this change might affect current or future appointments.

Current Bill Text

25LSO-0593

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0240

Appointment of acting secretary of state-repeal.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Johnson, Brady and Hoeft and Senator(s) Pearson

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to state officers; repealing a provision that authorizes the appointment of an acting secretary of state; and providing for an effective date.

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

Section 1
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W.S. 9
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1
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304 is repealed.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2025
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