SJ0004Introduced in the Senate
Confirmation of justices and judicial nominations.
Introduced by Cheri Steinmetz, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0 · February 11, 2026
16
Yes
15
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Driskill | 1 | No |
| Brian Boner | 2 | Yes |
| Cheri Steinmetz | 3 | Yes |
| Tara Nethercott | 4 | No |
| Lynn Hutchings | 5 | Yes |
| Taft Love | 6 | No |
| Stephan Pappas | 7 | No |
| Jared Olsen | 8 | No |
| Chris Rothfuss | 9 | No |
| Gary Crum | 10 | No |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0
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