HB0177

Failed

Judicial nominating commission-senate confirmation.

The Senate must confirm voting members appointed to the judicial nominating commission.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to the judicial nominating commission; requiring senate confirmation for appointed voting members of the judicial nominating commission; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

Government

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Neiman, Senator(s) Biteman, Hicks, Salazar

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What does this bill do?

Requires Wyoming Senate confirmation for appointed voting members of the judicial nominating commission.

Amends the terms and appointment process for judicial nominating commission members to require that appointments made by the governor receive Wyoming Senate confirmation in accordance with the state's standard confirmation procedures. (W.S. 5-1-102(a), W.S. 28-12-101 through 28-12-103)
Applies the Senate confirmation requirement only to judicial nominating commission members whose terms commence on or after July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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Actions (3)

2/13/2026(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

2/11/2026(House)

H Received for Introduction

2/11/2026(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (0)

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