Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 4: Confirmation of justices and judicial nominations.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 4 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Confirmation of justices and judicial nominations. Primary sponsor: Cheri Steinmetz (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): S Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming constitution to amend the composition and qualifications of the judicial nominating commission, to specify that the legislature may define the actual practice of law for purposes of qualifications for supreme court justices and to require persons selected for the office of justice of the supreme court to be confirmed by the senate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Steinmetz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Abby Angelos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| John Bear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Brian Boner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jeremy Haroldson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Larry Hicks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| John Kolb | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Troy McKeown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ken Pendergraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Rachel Rodriguez-Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- S Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0
- S Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned