WyomingProposal would require Senate approval for governor’s judicial commission appointees
The stalled proposal would require Senate confirmation for governor-appointed voting members of Wyoming’s judicial nominating commission whose terms start July 1, 2026, or later.
What it does
The proposal would require Senate confirmation for voting members the governor appoints to the judicial nominating commission, starting with terms that begin July 1, 2026, or later.
Argument forSenate review could give elected lawmakers a chance to examine the governor’s voting-member appointments before those members serve.
Argument againstSenate confirmation could slow appointments and leave commission seats open while lawmakers review the governor’s choices.
More detail
The proposal would require Senate confirmation for voting members the governor appoints to the judicial nominating commission. It would apply to commission members whose terms begin on or after July 1, 2026. Confirmation would follow the procedures in W.S. 28-12-101 through 28-12-103. The proposal would apply to members whose terms commence on or after July 1, 2026, and would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 14H Did not Consider for IntroductionLatest
- Feb 12H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 11Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
Government & Ethics