Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 113: 2026 election hand count comparison.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SF 113 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 2026 election hand count comparison. Primary sponsor: Barry Crago (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 8, 2026): Assigned Chapter Number 101.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This act requires the Secretary of State to select one (1) federal and one (1) statewide race on which each county must conduct a hand count audit. Each county clerk must also conduct a hand count audit for all legislative races in their respective county. Each county canvassing board may also audit additional races beyond those designated by the Secretary of State. This act requires county clerks to conduct a hand count audit of approximately five percent (5%) of the total number of ballots cast on election day. The results of the hand count audit shall be compared to the results tabulated by electronic tabulating machines in the same county in the same elections. This act requires a hand count of a requisite number of electronic tabulating machines equal to approximately five percent (5%) of the total number of ballots cast on election day. The results of that audit must be compared to the hand count audit authorized by this act. This act lays out requirements for how hand count audits conducted in the 2026 primary and general elections shall be conducted. Comments: The audit boards in each county shall report any inconsistencies or errors between the original count completed by electronic tabulating machines and the results of the hand count required by this act to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall report the results of the hand count and any inconsistencies or errors found to the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee by May 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Crago | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Eric Barlow | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Bo Biteman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Andrew Byron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Ken Clouston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Marilyn Connolly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Justin Fornstrom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steve Harshman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Bill Landen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Martha Lawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Taft Love | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Tara Nethercott | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Jared Olsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tim Salazar | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| J.D. Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Cody Wylie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned Chapter Number 101
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0061
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0061
- S President Signed SEA No. 0061
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0061
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-7-1-0-0
- H 2nd Reading:Passed
- H COW:Passed
- H Placed on General File
- H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0
- H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations
- H Received for Introduction
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