This bill amends existing laws regarding the compensation of judicial officers, district attorneys, and full-time county and prosecuting attorneys in Wyoming. It establishes new salary structures that will take effect on July 1, 2028, with salaries for supreme court justices set at 90% of the annual salary of a U.S. district court judge, district court judges at 80%, and circuit court judges at 70%. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for regular salary adjustments every even-numbered year, contingent upon legislative approval. The bill also mandates that the judicial branch report salary adjustments to various state entities, ensuring transparency and accountability in the compensation process.

Furthermore, the bill increases the state's contribution to the salaries of county and prosecuting attorneys and their assistants, with the state committing to pay a portion of their salaries starting July 1, 2028. The previous salary provisions for these positions are repealed, and the new structure aims to provide a more equitable compensation framework. The act also includes a provision for the publication of updated salary information on state websites, enhancing public access to this information. The effective date for the overall changes is set for July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
27LSO-0053 v0.8: 5-1-110, 9-1-802, 18-3-107