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WY SF0028

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions

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Origin

Senate

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • County clerks must post public notice at least 2 days before voting machine tests (or 24 hours before re-tests) in their office and on their website, and notify political party chairmen and independent candidates

  • Voting machine testing must be open to the public, with county clerks required to admit at least 3 members of the public while maintaining orderly testing conditions

  • Every voting machine used in an election, including all electronic ballot marking devices, must be individually tested; inspection must begin at least 2 weeks before the election

  • The presumption that certified voting machines are properly prepared is removed; challenges may now be filed within 5 days (increased from 2 days) after the machine is sealed

  • Test results must be posted to the county clerk's website and a copy of the certification must be filed with the Secretary of State; the Secretary may promulgate rules governing testing procedures

Legislative Description

Elections-voting machine and voting system tests.

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 104

3/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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