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WY HB0086

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Management Audit

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Upon receiving a verified complaint, the governor may direct the attorney general to prosecute a removal action in district court

  • Amends W.S. 18-3-902(a) to restructure and clarify the complaint submission process for county officer misconduct or malfeasance

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions2/16/2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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