Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889

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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Session 5977: 1889-09-21 09:00:00

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.

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Minority Report from the Committee on Boundaries and Apportionment: 1889-09-21

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Cheyenne, Sept. 21st, 1889.

Mr. President:

A minority of your committee No. 6 beg leave to report a substitute for section. 4 of the majority report and recommend the adoption of the same as a substitute for said section 4.

Respectfully submitted,

H. A. COFFEEN.

J. M. McCANDLISH.

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