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Committee approves bill to make Wyoming Attorney General an elected office after wide debate
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee on February 5 approved House Bill 102 by a 6–3 vote, moving forward a proposal to make the Wyoming Attorney General an elected office beginning with the 2026 general election.
The House Judiciary Committee on February 5 approved House Bill 102 by a 6–3 vote, moving forward a proposal to make the Wyoming Attorney General an elected office beginning with the 2026 general election.
Majority Floor Leader Scott Heiner, sponsor of the bill, told the committee the change would make the state’s chief legal officer "the people's attorney," arguing election would make the office more accountable to voters and enable Wyoming to participate alongside other states in multistate litigation. "We are often referred to as the People’s Chamber," Heiner said in his presentation.
Committee members extensively debated the policy and practical implications. Opponents warned the switch would…
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