Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0101
Changes to Attorney General's Opinion Requests
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill modifies the attorney general's duties regarding requests for legal opinions from state legislators and allows the attorney general to refuse certain opinion requests.
What it does
- Modifies the attorney general’s duty to provide written legal opinions when requested by any member of the legislature, not just during sessions.
- Allows the attorney general to decline to give an opinion if it would violate professional conduct rules for attorneys.
Who it affects
- The Wyoming Attorney General
- Members of the Wyoming Legislature
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass, so the changes it proposes are not currently law.
- It does not specify which professional conduct rules might allow the attorney general to refuse a request.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Attorney General
- A government official who is responsible for providing legal advice to state agencies and officials.
- Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law
- Rules that set standards for ethical behavior for lawyers practicing in Wyoming.
Official record
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO