Wyo. Code R. 002-0005-16
Effective Date: 03/21/2008 to 07/08/2008
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 002.0005.16.03212008
Rules for Voter Registration
The Secretary of State, pursuant to W.S. 22-2-121, is authorized to promulgate such rules as are necessary to maintain uniform voting, to maintain orderly voting and to comply with the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), Public Law 107-252.
These rules are promulgated to establish standards and procedures for voter registration.
These rules apply to all voters and local election officials with responsibilities as designated in W.S. 22-8-101, et seq.
(a) Party Affiliation. Voters must select one of the currently recognized political parties or select “unaffiliated” on the voter registration (VR) application. If a recognized party loses status, the affiliation of the voter will remain in the voter registration database, but will appear as unaffiliated on all reports unless the voter formally changes his affiliation to a currently recognized party.
(b) The uniformed statewide voter registration application form will be prescribed by the Secretary of State.
(a) County clerks may not accept batches of voter registration applications. An individual must submit his voter registration application in person or by mail, and said application must comply with the requirements of W.S. 22-3-103.
(b) County clerks may not conduct voter registration drives except in a public area that is owned or occupied by a political subdivision or governmental institution, agency, or entity.
(c) All copies of identification submitted in accordance with W.S. 22-3-117(a) and 22-3-118(c) shall be attached to the voter registration application and shall be kept confidential in accordance with other voter registration information. All copies shall be retained for no less than twenty-four (24) months, or until a voter votes in person and presents identification at the polls, after which said documents can be destroyed.