WY HB0177

Governor's appointments of voting members to the judicial nominating commission must receive senate confirmation under W.S. 28-12-101 through 28-12-103

Elected and appointed voting members serve four-year terms, with staggered initial terms of two, three, or four years for attorneys and electors

Wyoming State Bar members initially elected to the commission draw lots to determine their term lengths

Applies only to commission members whose terms begin on or after July 1, 2026

Effective date: July 1, 2026