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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming constitution to amend the composition and qualifications of the judicial nominating commission, to specify that the legislature may define the actual practice of law for purposes of qualifications for supreme court justices and to require persons selected for the office of justice of the supreme court to be confirmed by the senate.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Wyoming Constitution that would alter the composition and qualifications of the Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for recommending candidates for judicial positions. Specifically, it would increase the commission's size and ensure a majority of its members are not attorneys, and it would allow the state legislature to define what constitutes the "actual practice of law" for those seeking to become Supreme Court justices. Furthermore, the resolution mandates that all individuals selected for the office of Supreme Court justice must be confirmed by the Wyoming Senate before they can officially take office, though it allows for interim appointments by the governor or chief justice when the Senate is not in session, which would still require subsequent Senate confirmation.
Sponsors (10)
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R),
John Bear (R),
Brian Boner (R),
Jeremy Haroldson (R),
Larry Hicks (R),
John Kolb (R),
Troy McKeown (R),
Ken Pendergraft (R),
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R),
Last Action
Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0 (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0004 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SJ0004.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SJ0004.pdf |
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