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.
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Propositions were presented by members of the Convention and referred to their respective committees. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole. The committee reported their progress on the articles concerning Irrigation and Water Rights as well as Legislative Apportionment. Standing committees presented reports 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.