HB 52

This bill outlines procedures for election recounts in Wyoming. The bill clarifies when recounts are required and specifies that certain recounts are required to be conducted by a hand count. Other recounts may be conducted using electronic voting equipment. If a candidate or the voters request a recount, the requesting party can specify whether the recount should be conducted using a hand count or electronic voting equipment. Additionally, the secretary of state and county clerks are given authority to order recounts under certain conditions. The bill clarifies the party that is responsible for the costs of a recount and establishes an election recount account for certain costs related to hand recounts.