The Wyoming State Constitution

In The Wyoming State Constitution, Robert B. Keiter provides a comprehensive guide to Wyoming's colorful constitutional history. Featuring an outstanding analysis of the state's governing charter, the book includes an in-depth, section-by-section analysis of the entire constitution, detailing important changes that have been made since its initial drafting. This treatment, which includes a list of cases, index, and bibliography, makes this guide indispensable for students, scholars, and practitioners of Wyoming's constitution. The second edition contains an up-to-date analysis of the Wyoming Supreme Court's constitutional decisions, new state constitutional amendments and Supreme Court decisions since 1992. Also included is new material explaining how the Wyoming Supreme Court goes about interpreting the state constitution. The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States is an important series that reflects a renewed international interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional development, a section-by-section analysis of its current constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research. Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, this series provides essential reference tools for understanding state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched access to these important political documents.

Includes All Amendments Through November 16, 2016 Table of Contents PREAMBLE - 2 ARTICLE 1 - DECLARATION OF RIGHTS - 2 ARTICLE 2 - DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS - 10 ARTICLE 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT - 10 ARTICLE 4 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT - 27 ARTICLE 5 - JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - 32 ARTICLE 6 - SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS - 44 ARTICLE 7 - EDUCATION; STATE INSTITUTIONS; PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND MORALS; PUBLIC BUILDINGS - 49 ARTICLE 8 - IRRIGATION AND WATER RIGHTS - 55 ARTICLE 9 - MINES AND MINING - 57 ARTICLE 10 - CORPORATIONS - 58 ARTICLE 11 - BOUNDARIES - 63 ARTICLE 12 - COUNTY ORGANIZATION - 63 ARTICLE 13 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS - 65 ARTICLE 14 - PUBLIC OFFICERS - 68 ARTICLE 15 - TAXATION AND REVENUE - 69 ARTICLE 16 - PUBLIC INDEBTEDNESS - 75 ARTICLE 17 - STATE MILITIA - 81 ARTICLE 18 - PUBLIC LANDS AND DONATIONS - 82 ARTICLE 19 - MISCELLANEOUS - 84 ARTICLE 20 - AMENDMENTS - 87 ARTICLE 21 - SCHEDULE - 88 The Constitution of the State of Wyoming was adopted in Convention at Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 30, 1889 and ratified by the people of Wyoming on November 5, 1889. A Note from Secretary of State Edward A. Buchanan The Wyoming Constitution is the foundation of Wyoming's laws and is our State's most essential document - preserving our liberty and justice in Wyoming. It was a proclamation of how this newest State, Wyoming, would responsibly protect the values of a rugged frontier when admitted as the 44th State of the Union on July 10th, 1890. In 1869, Wyoming was only known as a territory, a new one at that. Dreams of statehood began in 1888, but despite petitions to Congress, legislation at the national level failed to garner the necessary support. Regardless, in a lesson of true determination and perseverance, prominent citizens of the territory decided they would move forward. On September 30th, 1889, a draft constitution was finalized and on November 5th it was ratified by the people of the Wyoming Territory. The Wyoming Constitution was ratified by the U.S. Congress on July 10th, 1890. Unique among state constitutions, 1889 saw the citizen delegates to the Wyoming Constitutional Convention make the brave and pioneering declaration that women had the right to vote and hold office. This action forged Wyoming's place in history as the Equality State. A half-century later, the U.S. Constitution followed Wyoming and granted those same rights through the 19th Amendment. Although this document is nearly 128 years old, I find myself in awe that its authors set the course for Wyoming with their understanding that, to preserve our republic, the responsibility of governance must be placed in the hands of people, not the government. The contents of this document comprise the essential character of our State and still stand like a sentinel to protect the rights of Wyoming's citizens. As Wyoming's 22nd Secretary of State, I am proud to publish this document and make it widely available to citizens of Wyoming so that together we may better understand our history, our State Constitution, and our responsibility to protect and cherish our State and freedoms.

This handy reference contains the full text of the Wyoming State Constitution. Whether you're studying the state government or you just want to read the document upon which all of Wyoming's laws rest, this is the guide for you. The book also includes facts about the State of Wyoming, including state symbols, motto, size, and population.

This constitution was adopted in 1889 as part of Wyoming's bid for statehood. It is known for being very long - 6 times longer than the one that founded the United States 100 years earlier. Wyoming has only ever had one constitution.

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