Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0049 — AN ACT relating to elections; prohibiting the use of drop boxes for the delivery of ballots as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — H Failed Introduction 38-24-0-0-0

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled -6% · moderate confidence
  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 2 recorded votes so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Ballot drop boxes-prohibition.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Failed Introduction 38-24-0-0-0

  2. H Received for Introduction

  3. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

  • Corporations · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 24 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Corporations

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Failed 38 Yea · 24 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 381800
Democrat 0600
Total 382400
% of votes cast 61%39%0%0%
How each member voted (62)
Member Party Vote
Ivan Posey Democrat Nay
Karlee Provenza Democrat Nay
Ken Chestek Democrat Nay
Liz Storer Democrat Nay
Mike Yin Democrat Nay
Trey Sherwood Democrat Nay
Abby Angelos Republican Yea
Andrew Byron Republican Nay
Ann Lucas Republican Yea
Art Washut Republican Yea
Bill Allemand Republican Yea
Bob Davis Republican Nay
Bob Nicholas Republican Nay
Chip Neiman Republican Yea
Christopher Knapp Republican Yea
Clarence Styvar Republican Yea
Cody Wylie Republican Nay
Dalton Banks Republican Yea
Daniel Singh Republican Yea
Darin McCann Republican Yea
Elissa Campbell Republican Nay
Gary Brown Republican Yea
J.R. Riggins Republican Yea
J.T. Larson Republican Nay
JD Williams Republican Nay
Jacob Wasserburger Republican Yea
Jayme Lien Republican Yea
Jeremy Haroldson Republican Yea
Joe Webb Republican Yea
Joel Guggenmos Republican Yea
John Bear Republican Yea
John Winter Republican Yea
Julie Jarvis Republican Nay
Justin Fornstrom Republican Nay
Ken Clouston Republican Nay
Ken Pendergraft Republican Yea
Kevin Campbell Republican Yea
Landon Brown Republican Nay
Laurie Bratten Republican Yea
Lee Filer Republican Nay
Lloyd Larsen Republican Nay
Marilyn Connolly Republican Nay
Marlene Brady Republican Yea
Martha Lawley Republican Nay
McKay Erickson Republican Nay
Mike Schmid Republican Yea
Nina Webber Republican Yea
Ocean Andrew Republican Yea
Pam Thayer Republican Nay
Paul Hoeft Republican Yea
Pepper Ottman Republican Yea
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams Republican Yea
Reuben Tarver Republican Yea
Rob Geringer Republican Yea
Robert Wharff Republican Yea
Scott Heiner Republican Yea
Scott Smith Republican Yea
Steve Harshman Republican Nay
Steve Johnson Republican Yea
Tom Kelly Republican Yea
Tomi Strock Republican Yea
Tony Locke Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0049 do?
Ballot drop boxes-prohibition.
Who sponsors HB0049?
HB0049 is sponsored by Corporations.
What is the current status of HB0049?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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