Bill Number: HB 156
Bill Name: Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications
Issue Summary: This bill adds a new 30-day residency requirement for potential voters. It requires that a “qualified elector” must be a resident of Wyoming for at least 30 days before an election. The bill creates a new definition of “proof of residence” and mandates that county clerks cannot register a person if they do not produce proof of their residence. This would disenfranchise qualified electors whose address is a post office box or who don’t have a permanent address or utility bill.
Action: Contact members of the House Corporations Committee and ask them to reject this bill, which adds restrictions to people’s constitutional exercise of their right to vote – without any benefit to the integrity of our election system. Having a permanent residential address should not be a requirement to vote.
Action Timeline: This bill is in the House Corporations Committee at noon on Wednesday, January 15.
Additional Resources: House Corporations Committee
Bill Number: HB 157
Bill Name: Proof of voter citizenship
Issue Summary: This bill modifies Wyoming’s election laws to require explicit proof of US citizenship when registering to vote, with a Wyoming driver’s license, tribal ID, state-issued ID consistent with the REAL ID Act, US passport, citizenship certificate, and a long list of acceptable documents. Currently, county clerks already screen voter applications for several eligibility requirements, including citizenship.
Action: Contact members of the House Corporations Committee and ask them to reject this bill as unnecessary and potentially discouraging people from registering to vote by imposing these requirements.
Action Timeline:
This bill is in the House Corporations Committee at noon on Wednesday, January 15. Take Action!
Additional Resources: House Corporations Committee