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WY HB0086
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Management Audit
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to submit a verified complaint to the governor against a county clerk for violations of the Wyoming Election Code of 1973
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Expands who may file complaints for county officer removal to explicitly include: qualified electors in the county, the board of county commissioners, and the Secretary of State (for election code violations against county clerks)
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Upon receiving a verified complaint, the governor may direct the attorney general to prosecute a removal action in district court
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Amends W.S. 18-3-902(a) to restructure and clarify the complaint submission process for county officer misconduct or malfeasance
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Removal of county officers-election code violations.
Last Action
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4
3/4/2026