Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

SF0103

Rules for Retired Judges and Constitutional Cases

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill sets new rules about when retired judges can work on cases and requires three judge panels to decide if state laws are constitutional.

What it does

Changes the rules for when retired judges can be asked to help with active court cases, especially those involving the constitutionality of state laws.
Requires that any case challenging a Wyoming law's constitutionality must use a panel of three district court judges instead of one judge.

Who it affects

Judges, both active and retired
Lawyers who file lawsuits challenging state laws

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was never signed into law.
It only applies to cases filed after the effective date, which would be July 1, 2026 (but since it didn't pass, this is theoretical).

Plain language

Terms to know

Constitutionality: Whether a law follows the rules set out in a country's constitution.
Injunction: A court order that stops someone from doing something or forces them to do it.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 5:48 PM

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the bill because it establishes three-judge panels for constitutional cases to deter forum shopping and improve analysis, while ensuring retired judges do not hear these important separation of powers issues.

Public statementFloor statement at 45:33 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-12S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0Senate
2026-02-11S Received for IntroductionSenate
2026-02-10Bill Number AssignedLSO