Bill > HB0102

This bill changes the method of selecting Wyoming's Attorney General from an appointed to an elected position, beginning with the 2026 general election. Currently, the Attorney General is appointed by the governor with senate consent, but under the new law, the Attorney General will be directly elected by voters for a four-year term. The bill modifies numerous existing statutes to reflect this change, including adding the Attorney General to lists of state elected officials, adjusting succession procedures, and removing provisions that required gubernatorial approval for various actions by the Attorney General. The bill sets the Attorney General's salary at $175,000 and establishes eligibility requirements, including being a practicing attorney in good standing for at least four years and being a state resident and elector. The transition will occur gradually, with the first elected Attorney General taking office after the 2026 general election, and most provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025, with some technical amendments taking effect in January 2027. This change represents a significant shift in how Wyoming's top legal officer is selected, moving from an appointed to an elected position and potentially increasing the office's independence from the governor.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0102