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HB0027

Limits on Wyoming Delegates to a Constitutional Convention

Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill would limit what Wyoming delegates can vote on at a national constitutional convention and sets penalties for breaking those rules.

What it does

Defines terms like 'Article V convention' and 'unauthorized amendment' in state law.
Prohibits Wyoming delegates from voting to consider or approve amendments outside the specific topic set by the state legislature.
Requires delegates to take an oath promising to follow state limits and accept penalties for violations.
Makes any vote by a delegate on an unauthorized amendment null and void.
Disqualifies delegates who violate the oath and requires the Secretary of State to certify replacements.
Allows the Attorney General or private citizens to sue to enforce these rules.

Who it affects

Delegates selected by Wyoming to attend an Article V constitutional convention.
The Wyoming Secretary of State, who must certify delegates and create rules for selecting alternates.
The Wyoming Attorney General, who is responsible for enforcing the new laws.
Wyoming citizens, who may file lawsuits to enforce the delegate limits.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass in the 2014 session, so these rules were not enacted into law.
The bill does not specify how delegates are initially selected, only how alternates are chosen if a delegate is disqualified.

Plain language

Terms to know

Article V convention: A convention called by the states pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution.
Permitted scope: The topic of an amendment or specific language of an amendment that may be considered by the Article V convention.
Unauthorized amendment: Any amendment outside the scope permitted by the Article V petition passed by the legislature.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 11, 6:23 PM

Tom Lubnau II

H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to ensure delegates remain faithful to limits imposed by the state and prevent betrayal if a constitutional convention runs away.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:34:58 Watch the statement

Kendell R Kroeker

H35

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe our constitution is not broken and making changes will not cause the federal government to obey it.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:35:17 Watch the statement

Lynn Hutchings

R · H42

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill by agreeing with Representative Kroeker's concerns about a constitutional convention being unnecessary since the current constitution is not broken.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:35:56 Watch the statement

David R Miller

H55

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it restricts delegates to only what this body wants and that amending the constitution will not make the current administration follow it.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:36:27 Watch the statement

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