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. 16
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The committee drafted an article on Public Lands and Donation and the report of the committee, both of which were referred along with a file on School Lands to the Convention for consideration.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, WYOMING,
Cheyenne, Sept. 20, 1889.
Mr. President:
Your Committee No. 16 beg leave to report that they have had under consideration File No. 15, which was referred to this committee, and the same is returned without recommendation as the substance is embodied in the report herewith on public lands, which is recommended for adoption in the constitution. .
Signed,
H. G. NICKERSON, Chairman,
GEO. W. FOX,
H. F. MENOUGH,
C. P. ORGAN.