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  1. Overview: Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889
  2. Full Record: Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889
  3. Committee:The Convention
  4. Session: 1889-09-28 00:00:00
  5. Event type: CREATE

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.

The Convention

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Document introduced in:

Session 7735: 1889-09-28 00:00:00

An article concerning the Qualifications of Electors was presented for consideration. Files were put upon final passage. Standing committees then presented their reports for consideration.

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Concerning Qualifications of Electors [File No. 93, Convention]

There is 1 proposed amendment related to this document on which a decision has not been taken.

No person shall be permitted to vote, serve as a juror or hold any civil office, who has at any time been convicted of an infamous crime, and not been restored to the rights of citizenship, or is a bigamist or polygamist, or is a believer in or enters into what is known as plural or celestial marriage, or in violation of any law of this state, or of the United States effecting any such crime.

Decisions yet to be taken

  • Motion to Refer Proposition on Restrictions on Civic Responsibilities and Rights [File No. 93, Convention] (introduced on 1889-09-28 00:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e705648)

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