The Wyoming Constitution Convention began September 2, 1889 without the authorization from an enabling act. The articles were individually voted on, creating the final Constitution of Wyoming on September 30, 1889. It was later ratified on November 5, 1889.
Also referred to as Committee No. 10
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The committee drafted an article concerning Live Stock and a substitution for file no. 78. These were referred to the Convention along with a report of the committee for consideration.
Concerning Live Stock
It is proposed that the following provisions be incorporated in the Constitution of Wyoming to wit:
Sec. 1 The Legislature shall pass all necessary laws to provide for the protection of Live Stock against the introduction or spread of all infections or contagious diseases.
Sec. 2 The Legislature may establish a system of quarantine or inspection and make such other regulations as may be necessary for the protection of Stock owners and most condusive to the Stock interests of the State.
Sec. 3 The Legislature may, when necessary, appoint such officers as may be required to carry out the provisions of this article.
Henry G. Hay