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 5935: 1889-09-18 10:00:00

The committee further considered the article on Suffrage. The articles on Livestock, Contracts of Employees, Chinese Labor, and Legislative Department were then taken up.

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Chinese Labor [File No. 66, Committee of the Whole]

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

Chinese Labor.

Sec. 1. That it shall be unlawful for any contractor, builder or architect to employ Chinese laborers upon any public works within the limits of the State of Wyoming.

Sec 2. The legislative assembly shall by suitable legislation see that the provisions of the foregoing section are enforced.

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