Appointment of acting secretary of state-repeal.
HB 240 repeals a provision (W.S. 9-1-304) that allowed the governor to appoint an acting secretary of state. This bill removes the legal authority for temporary appointments to the secretary of state position. It takes effect on July 1, 2025. (Note: As a procedural repeal, this bill does not create new policy but changes existing state code.)
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introduced
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Steve Johnson
RRepublican
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Laura Pearson
RRepublican
Co
Marlene Brady
RRepublican
Co
Paul Hoeft
RRepublican
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