This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Wyoming Constitution regarding the composition and qualifications of the judicial nominating commission and the confirmation process for supreme court justices. The bill seeks to increase the number of commission members from seven to nine, ensuring that a majority of the commission consists of individuals who are not admitted to the practice of law. It mandates that the commission submit a list of no fewer than three and no more than five nominees for judicial appointments, and introduces a requirement for senate confirmation of supreme court justices before they assume office. Additionally, it allows for interim appointments when the senate is not in session, with the stipulation that such appointments must be confirmed by the senate once it reconvenes.

Furthermore, the bill grants the legislature the authority to define the qualifications for "actual practice" of law for supreme court justices, which is a significant change from the current law. It also establishes standards for conflicts of interest, recusals, and public notice requirements for commission members. The proposed amendments aim to enhance the transparency and accountability of the judicial appointment process in Wyoming, ensuring a more diverse and representative judicial nominating commission while maintaining rigorous standards for judicial qualifications.