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 5530: 1889-09-05 10:00:00

A list of standing committees was drafted. The drafts of each section of the Constitution were read and referred to the respective committee.

Document View:

[Placeholder] Constitution Draft from Judge J.W. Fisher

Shown with amendment 'None' (e712066)

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There are 3 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

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Decisions yet to be taken

  • [Placeholder] Constitution Draft from Judge J.W. Fisher (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - CREATE - e658127) [This document]
    • Motion to Read the First and Last Line of, and Accept Wholly, Judge Fisher's Constitution (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e658135)
      • Motion to Refer Judge Fisher's Constitution to the Committee on Legislative Department (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e712069)
        • Point of Order: The Proposition is not Subject to Reference by this Convention (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e712078) [This moment shown]
    • Motion to Refer Judge Fisher's Constitution to the Committee on Legislative Department (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e712069)
      • Point of Order: The Proposition is not Subject to Reference by this Convention (introduced on 1889-09-05 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e712078) [This moment shown]

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