Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SF 28 — Elections-voting machine and voting system tests.

Last action — Governor Signed SEA No. 0066

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mark Gordon (Republican) on March 08, 2026.

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Summary

This bill clarifies the procedure for testing voting machines and electronic voting systems, including public notice requirements and the presence of representatives and members of the public during testing. Specifies that all voting machines and electronic voting systems must be individually tested and prepared for elections. Removes the presumption of proper preparation of voting machines and allows challenges to machine preparation within five (5) days after sealing. Requires the public posting of test results and retention of test materials and ballots.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

187 added · 175 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recently amended bill SF 28 clarifies the procedures for testing voting machines in Wyoming. Key changes include a requirement for public notice before tests occur, ensuring transparency and allowing public observation of the testing process. The amendment also removes the assumption that voting machines are properly prepared before these tests, emphasizing the importance of accountability in electoral processes. This matters because it enhances public trust in the election system by ensuring that testing procedures are open and transparent.

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S TATE OF W YOMING 26LSO-0047 SENATE FILE NO.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0028 Elections-voting machine and voting system tests.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
Sponsored by:
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION AN ACT relating to elections;
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Committee A BILL for AN ACT relating to elections;
8 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
1 SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 (a) Before preparing a voting machine for an election, the county clerk shall, not later than five (5) days before a test of a voting machine or not later than twenty-four (24) hours before any re-test of a voting machine, post a public notice in the office of the county clerk and on the website of the county clerk and notify in writing the county chairman of each political party having a candidate on the ballot and all independent candidates, stating the time and place where the voting machine will be prepared for the election.
(a) Before preparing a voting machine for an election, the county clerk shall, not later than two (2) days before a test of a voting machine or not later than twenty-four (24) hours before any re-test of a voting machine, post a public notice in the office of the county clerk and on the website of the county clerk and notify in writing the county chairman of each political party having a candidate on the ballot and all independent candidates, stating the time and place where the voting machine will be prepared for the election.
The political party representatives and representatives of independent candidates Members of the public may be present at the preparation of the voting machine for the election, to see that the machine is tested for accuracy and is properly prepared and that all registering counters are set at zero (00000).
The political party representatives, and representatives of independent candidates, at the county clerk's discretion not less than three (3) members of the public, but not more than a number that will ensure the orderly testing of machines, and members of the public may be present at the preparation of the voting machine for the election, to see that the machine is tested for accuracy and is properly prepared and that all registering counters are set at zero (00000).
The county clerk, in the presence of these representatives attendees, shall prepare the voting machine for the election and set all registering counters at zero (00000).
The county clerk, in the presence of these representatives attendees, shall prepare the voting machine for the ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION election and set all registering counters at zero (00000).
The county clerk shall then reset each registering counter to zero (00000) and shall immediately lock and seal the voting SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 machine with a numbered metal seal and make a record of the number of the seal on the certificate for the machine.
The county clerk shall then reset each registering counter to zero (00000) and shall immediately lock and seal the voting machine with a numbered metal seal and make a record of the number of the seal on the certificate for the machine.
9 (b) Inspection of voting machines may shall begin not less than two (2) weeks before an election and continue until all machines to be used are publicly tested and sealed.
(b) Inspection of voting machines may shall begin not less than two (2) weeks before an election and continue until all machines to be used are publicly tested and sealed.
This certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and a copy shall be kept on file in the office of the county clerk.
A copy of this certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and the certificate shall be kept on file in the office of the county clerk.
SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 2 (c) No voting machine shall be used in any election unless the individual machine is tested and prepared in accordance with this section.
(c) No voting machine shall be used in any election unless the individual machine is tested and prepared in accordance with this section.
8 22-10-110.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION 22-10-110.
A voting machine prepared for an election and certified by the county clerk shall be conclusively presumed to be properly prepared unless within two (2) days may be challenged after the machine is sealed and certified before the election if a complaint is filed in the district court of the county stating the number of the machine and the grounds for objecting to its use.
A voting machine prepared for an election and certified by the county clerk shall be conclusively presumed to be properly prepared unless within two (2) days may be challenged within five (5) days after the machine is sealed by filing a complaint in the district court, and certified before the election if a complaint is filed in the district court of the county stating the number of the machine and the grounds for objecting to its use.
(c) The secretary of state may from time to time as necessary promulgate rules and regulations consistent with subsection (a) of this section and with all other requirements of this Election Code to govern the SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 characteristics of electronic voting systems that may be used in Wyoming.
(c) The secretary of state may from time to time as necessary promulgate rules and regulations consistent with subsection (a) of this section and with all other requirements of this Election Code to govern the characteristics of electronic voting systems that may be used in Wyoming.
(iii) Before testing an electronic voting system for an election, not later than five (5) days before a test of an electronic voting system or not later than twenty-four (24) hours before any re-test of an electronic voting system, post a public notice in the office of the SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 county clerk and the website of the county clerk and notify the state chairman and the county chairman of each political party having a candidate on the ballot, stating the time and place of the test.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
The political party representatives and representatives of independent candidates Members of the public may be present for the test, which shall be held at least two (2) weeks before the election.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (iii) Before testing an electronic voting system for an election, not later than two (2) days before a test of an electronic voting system or not later than twenty-four (24) hours before any re-test of an electronic voting system, post a public notice in the office of the county clerk and the website of the county clerk and notify the state chairman and the county chairman of each political party having a candidate on the ballot, stating the time and place of the test.
The political party representatives, and representatives of independent candidates, at the county clerk's discretion not less than three (3) members of the public, but not more than a number that will ensure the orderly testing of machines, and members of the public may be present for the test, which shall be held at least two (2) weeks before the election.
During the test a different number of valid votes shall be SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 assigned to each candidate, including write-in candidates, for an office, and for and against each measure, including at least one (1) undervote and one (1) overvote in each race or measure in each precinct and in each county.
During the test a different number of valid votes shall be assigned to each candidate, including write-in candidates, for an office, and for and against each measure, including at least one (1) undervote and one (1) overvote in each race or measure in each ballot ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION style for each machine type capable of recording an undervote or overvote.
7 SF0028 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0047 Section 2.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0028 ENROLLED ACT NO.
66, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION Section 2.
(END) SF0028
(END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED:
_________ DATE APPROVED:
_________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
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The bill updates procedures for testing voting machines, specifies that tests must be public, and removes the presumption of proper preparation of voting machines.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 22-10-108

    Inspection of voting machines shall begin not less than two (2) weeks before an election and continue until all machines to be used are publicly tested and sealed. → Inspection of voting machines may shall begin not less than two (2) weeks before an election and continue until all machines to be used are publicly tested and sealed.

    Changes the language from 'shall' to 'may' regarding the inspection timeframe for voting machines.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 22-10-110

    A voting machine prepared for an election and certified by the county clerk shall be conclusively presumed to be properly prepared unless within two (2) days may be challenged within five (5) days after the machine is sealed by filing a complaint in the district court, and certified before the election if a complaint is filed in the district court of the county stating the number of the machine and the grounds for objecting to its use. → A voting machine prepared for an election and certified by the county clerk may be challenged within five (5) days after the machine is sealed by filing a complaint in the district court, and before the election if a complaint is filed in the district court of the county stating the number of the machine and the grounds for objecting to its use.

    Removes the presumption that machines are properly prepared unless challenged.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 22-11-103

    The rules shall be adopted following consultation with the county clerks.

    Clarifies the rulemaking process for characteristics of electronic voting systems.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 22-11-104

    test shall ascertain that the all automatic tabulating equipment → test shall ascertain that the all automatic tabulating equipment to be used in the election will accurately count

    Clarifies that the tests check the equipment that will be used during the election.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 22-11-104

    paper ballots or all ballot cards styles on which are recorded a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and on each measure → paper ballots or all ballot cards styles on which are recorded a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and on each measure and shall include for each office one (1) or more ballots which have votes in excess of the number allowed by law

    Specifies that the testing will include ballots that exceed the number allowed by law.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0066

  2. Assigned Chapter Number 104

  3. Assigned Number SEA No. 0066

  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0066

  5. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0066

  6. H Appointed JCC01 Members

  7. S Concur:Failed 6-25-0-0-0

  8. S Appointed JCC01 Members

  9. H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-4-3-0-0

  10. S Received for Concurrence

  11. H COW:Passed

  12. H 2nd Reading:Passed

  13. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

  14. H Placed on General File

  15. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations

  16. H Received for Introduction

  17. S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0

  18. S COW:Passed

  19. S 2nd Reading:Passed

  20. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

  21. S Placed on General File

  22. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 31-0-0-0-0

  23. S Received for Introduction

  24. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

  • Elections and Political Subdivisions Corporations · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF 28 do?
This bill clarifies the procedure for testing voting machines and electronic voting systems, including public notice requirements and the presence of representatives and members of the public during testing. Specifies that all voting machines and electronic voting systems must be individually tested and prepared for elections. Removes the presumption of proper preparation of voting machines and allows challenges to machine preparation within five (5) days after sealing. Requires the public posting of test results and retention of test materials and ballots.
Who sponsors SF 28?
SF 28 is sponsored by Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions.
What is the current status of SF 28?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2025. Enacted.
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