Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 28-12-101 (2026)

Appointments by governor; vacancies.

✓ current as of May 2026
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     (a) The governor shall submit to the senate the name,
address and occupation of each person he proposes for
appointment to public office and for which senate advice and
consent is required under either the constitution or laws of
this state. In addition and for those appointments for which
political party affiliation is specified by law, the governor
shall provide the senate with documentation of compliance with
W.S. 9-1-218(e). The information required by this section shall
be submitted to the senate by:

          (i) Noon on the thirtieth legislative working day
during the general and budget session; and

          (ii) Noon on the twelfth legislative working day
during the budget session.

     (b) The governor may fill any vacancy occurring between
sessions of the legislature by temporary appointment to be
effective until March 1 of the ensuing calendar year.