This bill requires county clerks and commissioners to adopt procedures for absentee ballots.  WAM will monitor as it may have an effect on municipal clerks for special elections. 

This bill adds municipal judges in first class cities under current election and retention policies similar to other appointed local government positions.  This creates concerns and questions as how the first class city is to provide funding and oversight of the judge.  Also, if the bill would pass it could require changes in ordinances and codes regarding city appointed positions. WAM's position is the municipal judge should remain as an appointed city position.

WAM ACTION: 2/3/17, bill failed COW on third reading 30-29-1 excused. 

WAM ACTION: 2/2/17, bill passed COW, no discussion, to third reading.

WAM ACTION: 1/31/17, Rick Kaysen testified in opposition of this bill, discussion on separation of power by sponsors as well as philosophical beliefs of right to vote, bill passed Committee 6-3.  

Bill failed 30-29 

This bill allows a recall of elected officials if the municipality is a commission run form of government. WAM's position during interim committee testimony was to align commission form of government with Mayor and City Manager forms.  Currently no incorporated Wyoming municipality has a commission run form of government.  

Special district changes that may be applicable to cities or towns that partner with for services.

WAM ACTION: 2/21/17, bill passed House COW on second reading.