Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 60: Attorney general-elected.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 60 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Attorney general-elected. Primary sponsor: Scott Heiner (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT relating to the administration of government; providing for the election of the attorney general; designating the attorney general as a state elected official; setting the attorney general's term of office; setting the attorney general's salary; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; repealing and modifying provisions for interim appointment; providing for the application of the Ethics and Disclosure Act and other laws to the office of the attorney general and attorney general as a state elected official; amending certain provisions regarding actions the attorney general takes requiring approval of or pursuant to the direction of the governor; prescribing additional duties of the attorney general; making conforming amendments; repealing an obsolete provision; and providing for effective dates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Heiner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Bo Biteman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Brian Boner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Marlene Brady | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Gary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Hoeft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dan Laursen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Ann Lucas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Pepper Ottman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Laura Pearson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Tim Salazar | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Joe Webb | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned