HB 177 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Judicial nominating commission-senate confirmation.

HB 177 requires the Wyoming Senate to confirm the governor's appointments to the judicial nominating commission, which selects state court judges. Previously, the governor could appoint members without Senate approval, but this bill mandates confirmation for all future appointed voting members. The change applies to commission terms starting July 1, 2026, and does not affect current or past appointments. The bill is pending in the legislature and has not yet been voted on.
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Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 14, 2026
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