Grant the state loan and investment board authority to appoint the attorney general instead of statewide election.
AN ACT relating to the attorney general; providing for the appointment of the attorney general by the state loan and investment board; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; amending provisions regarding actions the attorney general takes requiring approval of or pursuant to the direction of the governor; expanding the authority of the attorney general to file lawsuits against federal agencies; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsor:
Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Brown, G, Lucas, Neiman, Senator(s) Hicks, Hutchings, Laursen, D
Transfers the appointment and removal authority for the Wyoming Attorney General from the Governor to the State Loan and Investment Board.
3/3/2025(House)
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
2/7/2025(House)
H No report prior to CoW Cutoff
1/30/2025(House)
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
1/30/2025(House)
H Received for Introduction
1/29/2025(LSO)
Bill Number Assigned
Effective: January 1, 2026
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