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.

Committee of the Whole

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Session 6907: 1889-09-26 00:00:00

The committee considered the articles on Education; Public Lands and Donations; Coal Mines; Elections; Qualifications to Office; Schedule; and Boards of Arbitration.

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Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]

There are 2 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

Section. 1. There shall be established and maintained the office of Inspector of Mines, the duties and salary of which shall be prescribed by law. When said office shall be established, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint thereto a person proven in the manner provided by law to be competent and practical, whose term of office shall be two years.

Sec. 2. The legislature shall provide by law for the proper development, ventilation, drainage and operation of all mines in this state.

Sec. 3. No boy under the age of fourteen years and no woman or girl of any age shall be employed or permitted to be in or about any mines for the purpose of employment therein; provided, however, this provision shall not affect the employment of a boy or female of suitable age in an office or in the performance of clerical work at such mine or colliery.

Sec. 6.

The legislature may provide that the science of mining and metallurgy be taught in one of the institutions of learning under the patronage of the State.

Sec. 7. There shall be a State geologist, who shall be appointed by the governor of the State, with the advice and consent of the senate. He shall hold his office for a term of six years or until successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified. His duties and compensation shall be prescribed by law. No person shall be appointed to this position unless he has such theoretical knowledge and such practical experience and skill as shall fit him for the position.

Decisions yet to be taken

Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Substitute for Sec. 23: Mr. Riner's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e713134)
- Motion to Lay the Amendment on the Table (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e713142)

Document Timeline

Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole] (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - CREATE - e705969) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 1 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705971) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 1: Mr. Johnston's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705974) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e705976) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e705979) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 1: Mr. Riner's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705977) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e705978) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e705980) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 2 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705981) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 2: Mr. Smith's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705982) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e705983) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e705984) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e705985) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 3 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705986) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e705987) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 3: Mr. Preston's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705988) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e705991) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e705995) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 3: Mr. Chaplin's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705992) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e705993) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e705994) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 3: Mr. Riner's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e705998) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e706002) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e706008) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 3: Mr. Holden's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706004) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706006) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706012) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 4 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706016) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 4: Mr. Brown's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706023) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e706224) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706226) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706245) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 5 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706247) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e706248) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706250) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 6 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706252) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706254) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 7 (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706258) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 7: Mr. Fox's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706259) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e706262) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e706263) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706267) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Concerning Coal Mines [File No. 87, Committee of the Whole]: Section 5: Mr. Brown's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e706270) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706272) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Motion to Recommend File No. 87 be Adopted (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e706273) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e706274) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Motion to Rise and Report: 1889-09-26, Evening (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e710427) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1889-09-26 00:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e710428) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole] (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - CREATE_FROM - e713052) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee on Schedule, Future Amendments and Miscellaneous Matters]: Substitute for Sec. 20 (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e712561) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - REPORT_PROPOSAL - e712563) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Section 20 (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - IMPORT_FROM - e713060) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713063) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee on Schedule, Future Amendments and Miscellaneous Matters]: Substitute for Sec. 21 (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e712570) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - REPORT_PROPOSAL - e712571) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Substitute for Sec. 21 (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - IMPORT_FROM - e713068) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713072) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee on Schedule, Future Amendments and Miscellaneous Matters]: Substitute for Sec. 22 (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e712572) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - REPORT_PROPOSAL - e712574) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Substitute for Sec. 22 (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - IMPORT_FROM - e713082) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e713086) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713108) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee on Schedule, Future Amendments and Miscellaneous Matters]: Substitute for Sec. 23 (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e713046) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 10:00:00 - REPORT_PROPOSAL - e713047) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Substitute for Sec. 23 (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - IMPORT_FROM - e713110) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Substitute for Sec. 23: Mr. Riner's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e713134) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e713137) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Motion to Lay the Amendment on the Table (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e713142) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713151) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Schedule [File No. 89, Committee of the Whole]: Mr. Brown's Amendment (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e713355) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713367) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Motion to Recommend the File's Adoption (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e713654) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713655) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Motion to Rise and Report: 1889-09-27, Evening (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e713657) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1889-09-27 15:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e713658) [view current proposal at this moment]

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