Wyoming Constitution article 20. Amendments.
Here is a summary of Article 20 – Amendments from the Wyoming Constitution:
Wyoming Constitution – Article 20: Amendments
Purpose:
Article 20 outlines the formal process for amending the Wyoming Constitution, either through legislative action or a constitutional convention.
Key Provisions:
Amendments Proposed by the Legislature (§1):
The Wyoming Legislature may propose amendments by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house (Senate and House of Representatives).
Proposed amendments must then be submitted to the voters at the next general election.
To be adopted, the amendment must receive a majority of all votes cast in the election, not just a majority of votes on the amendment itself.
Publication Requirement:
Proposed amendments must be published in newspapers across the state for at least 12 consecutive weeks prior to the election.
Constitutional Conventions (§2):
The Legislature may, by a two-thirds vote, submit the question of calling a constitutional convention to the people.
If approved by a majority of voters, delegates are elected and a convention is held.
Any changes proposed by the convention must be approved by the voters before becoming effective.
Summary:
Article 20 provides two methods to amend the Wyoming Constitution:
Legislative Proposal + Voter Approval
Constitutional Convention + Voter Approval
It emphasizes direct democratic control over constitutional changes, requiring a strong legislative majority and popular vote approval in all cases.
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