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HJ0004

Mandatory judicial retirement.

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 6:36 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker believes mandatory retirement should not be in the Constitution but rather set by statute to allow for flexibility, while still favoring some age limit.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:32:05 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that retirement age must be in the Constitution rather than set by legislature to prevent political manipulation of judges based on their rulings.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:33:27 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports keeping the age limit in the Constitution to avoid potential legal challenges regarding age discrimination if it were set by statute instead.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:35:32 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker expresses conflict about removing the arbitrary age limit due to increased longevity but acknowledges the need for an independent judiciary that cannot be easily removed by legislators.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:37:48 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill despite personal dislike because they believe taxing digital products is necessary to ensure fairness between online retailers and local brick-and-mortar businesses.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:36:09 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

S02 Recommended Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02010-02-26 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Failed CoW; Indef Postponed 13-17-0-0-02010-02-26 · Senate13 yes 17 no
S01 Recommended Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02010-02-24 · Senate4 yes 1 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 50-7-3-0-02010-02-16 · House50 yes 7 no
H02 Recommended Do Pass 6-0-1-0-02010-02-11 · House6 yes 0 no
H01 Recommended Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02010-02-10 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H01 48-10-2-0-02010-02-09 · House48 yes 10 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed CoW; Indef PostponedSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S02 Recommended Do PassSenate
  4. S Rereferred to S02Senate
  5. S Placed on General FileSenate
  6. S01 Recommended Do PassSenate
  7. S Introduced and Referred to S01Senate
  8. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  9. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  10. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  11. H Passed CoWHouse
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H02 Recommended Do PassHouse
  14. H Rereferred to H02House
  15. H Placed on General FileHouse
  16. H01 Recommended Do PassHouse
  17. H Introduced and Referred to H01House
  18. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  19. Bill Number AssignedLSO