The bill amends the existing law regarding the judicial nominating commission in Wyoming by introducing a requirement for senate confirmation of appointed voting members. Specifically, it states that appointments made by the governor to the commission must receive senate confirmation in accordance with specified statutes. The terms for the elected and appointed members of the commission remain at four years, with initial terms for certain members set at two and three years, as determined by the governor.

This new requirement for senate confirmation will apply to judicial nominating commission members whose terms begin on or after July 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on that same date. The bill aims to enhance the oversight and accountability of the commission's appointed members by involving the legislative branch in the confirmation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-1-102