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 and resolutions were presented by members of the Convention and referred to their respective committees. A Senate Committee on Arid Lands and Irrigation was appointed.
Irrigation Commissioners
Section 1. That a clause be introduced into the proposed Constitution providing for the establishment of a State Board of Irrigation Commissiouers, composed of four Division Superintendents and the State Engineer.
Sec. 2. That the duties of said Board of Commissioners shall be a general supervision of the appropriation, distribution and division of the waters of the state.
Sec. 3. That all water within the boundaries of the State are the property of the State.
Charles W. Burdick