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.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 14, 2026
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Wylie
RRepublican
Co
Bo Biteman
RRepublican
Co
Chip Neiman
RRepublican
Co
Larry Hicks
RRepublican
Co
Tim Salazar
RRepublican
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